Pediatric Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome Complicated by Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus and Steroid Abuse: A Case Report
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: (MRSA) in a pediatric patient. A pediatric patient presented with a two-week history of pruritic vesiculobullous eruptions that progressively worsened. Despite initial treatments with various topical and oral medications including steroid and antibiotic ointments, the lesions continued to progress. A wound culture identified heavy growth of MRSA, prompting a change in the treatment regimen, resulting in significant clinical improvement. This case underscores the importance of accurate diagnosis and timely intervention in the management of SSSS, particularly when complicated by MRSA. The successful outcome with appropriate antibiotic therapy highlights the need for a multidisciplinary approach and emphasizes the value of culture and sensitivity testing in guiding effective treatment strategies.
DOI: 10.31729/jnma.8770
Authors: Ujjwal Kumar Jha, Ajay Kumar Yadav
Language: English
Subfield: Infectious Diseases
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4403042038