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ICD-11 code : EA50.2;

Preferred Label : Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome;

ICD-11 definition : A syndrome caused by an infection with the gram-positive bacteria Staphylococcus. This syndrome is characterized by fever, blisters, erythema, large areas of skin peel, or Nikolsky's sign. Transmission is by direct or indirect contact with an infected individual, through fomites, or by iatrogenic transmission. Confirmation is by identification of Staphylococcus in a blood or skin sample.;

ICD-11 synonym : Ritter disease; SSSS - [staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome];

ICD-11 acronym : SSSS;

ICD-11 inclusion : Pemphigus neonatorum;

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A syndrome caused by an infection with the gram-positive bacteria Staphylococcus. This syndrome is characterized by fever, blisters, erythema, large areas of skin peel, or Nikolsky's sign. Transmission is by direct or indirect contact with an infected individual, through fomites, or by iatrogenic transmission. Confirmation is by identification of Staphylococcus in a blood or skin sample.

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01/05/2025


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