ssss medical abbreviation - Health Topics
Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS) is a rare, severe, superficial blistering skin disorder which is characterised by the detachment of the outermost skin layer (epidermis). Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS), which usually affects children less than five years old or rarely, adults with kidney failure. Toxic shock syndrome.
Understanding the Context
This is a relatively uncommon illness usually resulting from the release of Toxic Shock Syndrome Toxin -1 (TSST-1) or enterotoxin B. The infection may extend to cause fever and widespread SSSS [1]. Listeriosis is a cause of premature birth. It presents early with multiple pustules on the mucous membranes and skin and may progress to cause meningitis and septicaemia [1].
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Congenital syphilis is associated with generalised haemorrhagic bullae and petechiae. Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS). Streptococcal toxin infections: Scarlet fever Streptococcal toxic shock-like syndrome (STSS). Other specific infections that can give rise to exanthems include: Mycoplasma pneumonia Rickettsial diseases. Exanthems may also be due to a drug (especially antibiotics and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory ...