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Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome laboratory findings

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Overview

Overview

The diagnosis of SSSS is made clinically. This is sometimes confirmed by isolation of S. aureus from blood, mucous membranes, or skin biopsy; however, these are often negative.

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