Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome (Adult)

Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome (Adult)

This image shows staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome with superficial skin blistering caused by Staphylococcus aureus infection. This syndrome is rare in adults but can occur in people who are immunocompromised or who have kidney failure or another chronic disease.

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