Community-acquired staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome in an immunocompetent adult.

Abstract

Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome is an exfoliative skin eruption associated with specific exotoxin-producing strains of Staphylococcus aureus. Affliction of adults is considerably rare, and most such patients have pre-disposing co-morbidities. A unique such infection of an immunocompetent adult without risk factors is detailed. Current concepts of disease process and treatment are highlighted for staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome among adults.