Microbiology with Diseases by Body System (4th Edition)

Published by Benjamin Cummings
ISBN 10: 032191855X
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-855-0

Chapter 19 - Microbial Diseases of the Skin and Wounds - Questions For Review - Fill in the Blanks - Page 597: 2

Answer

exfoliative

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Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS) is a dermatological condition caused by Staphylococcus aureus. The disease is characterized by fever, thin walled fluid filled blisters and redness of skin. The bacteria produces exfoliative toxins that dissolves the proteins holding the cell membranes together.
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