L00-L08: Infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
L00: Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome
Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome (SSSS) is a severe skin infection caused by staphylococcus bacteria, particularly Staphylococcus aureus. The infection usually begins with a mild rash and gradually progresses into widespread redness resembling scalded or burned skin. As the condition continues, the affected skin may blister before peeling off, exposing a tender, raw surface underneath. Though it can affect people of all ages, it is relatively more common in infants and children. SSSS is contagious and can spread to others through direct skin-to-skin contact. While this illness primarily targets the skin, severe cases may affect other body systems and could lead to complications if left untreated. Early symptoms include fever, malaise, and skin tenderness, typically progressing to the characteristic skin sloughing within 48 hours.
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