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You C, Wu Z, Liao M, Ye X, Li L, Yang T. Associated Outcomes of Different Intravenous Antibiotics Combined with 2% Mupirocin Ointment in the Treatment of Pediatric Patients with Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome. Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol 2023; 16:1691-1701. [PMID: 37404367 PMCID: PMC10315143 DOI: 10.2147/ccid.s417764] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2023] [Accepted: 06/08/2023] [Indexed: 07/06/2023]
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Purpose To compare treatment duration, influencing factors, and costs among intravenous antibiotic groups combined with 2% mupirocin ointment for treating staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS). Patients and Methods Sex, age, onset days before admission, febrile status, white blood cell (WBC) count, and C-reactive protein (CRP) level were recorded as baseline characteristics for 253 included patients. The antibiotic sensitivity results were statistically compared by Cochran's Q test. Kruskal-Wallis tests were used to compare days and the total costs of hospitalization with different intravenous antibiotic applications. Mann-Whitney U-tests or Spearman's rank correlation tests were used for the univariate analysis. Finally, a multivariate linear regression model was employed to determine the variables with statistical significance. Results The sensitivity rates of oxacillin (84.62%), vancomycin (100%), and mupirocin (100%) were significantly higher than those of clindamycin (7.69%) (p<0.0001). The duration of intravenous ceftriaxone administration was significantly longer than that of amoxicillin-clavulanic acid, cefathiamidine, and cefuroxime (p<0.01). The total hospitalization costs for cefathiamidine were significantly higher than those for amoxicillin-clavulanic acid and cefuroxime (p<0.05). According to the multiple linear regression, ages ≥60 months old were correlated with shorter treatment duration (β=-1.48, [95% CI: -2.29, -0.66] for amoxicillin-clavulanic acid, and β=-1.44, [95% CI: -2.06, -0.83] for cefathiamidine, and β=-0.96, [95% CI: -1.58, -0.34] for cefuroxime) (all p<0.01). In multivariate analysis for cefathiamidine, higher WBC count (β=0.05, [95% CI: 0.01, 0.10], p<0.05) and CRP level (β=1.12, [95% CI: 0.14, 2.10], p<0.05) were associated with longer treatment course. Conclusion Oxacillin resistance was rare, and clindamycin resistance was high in pediatric patients with SSSS in our district. Intravenous amoxicillin-clavulanic acid and cefuroxime combined with topical mupirocin were favorable due to a shorter intravenous treatment course and lower costs. Younger age, elevated WBC count, and CRP levels could indicate a longer course of treatment with intravenous antibiotics.
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- Cong You
- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Candidate Branch of National Clinical Research Centre for Skin and Immune Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Candidate Branch of National Clinical Research Centre for Skin and Immune Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Candidate Branch of National Clinical Research Centre for Skin and Immune Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Candidate Branch of National Clinical Research Centre for Skin and Immune Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Candidate Branch of National Clinical Research Centre for Skin and Immune Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Candidate Branch of National Clinical Research Centre for Skin and Immune Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, People’s Republic of China
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Nusman CM, Blokhuis C, Pajkrt D, Visser DH. Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome in Neonates: Case Series and Overview of Outbreaks. Antibiotics (Basel) 2022; 12:antibiotics12010038. [PMID: 36671239 PMCID: PMC9854745 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics12010038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2022] [Revised: 12/20/2022] [Accepted: 12/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Skin and soft tissue infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) cover a wide spectrum of diseases in neonates, including staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS). We describe a representative case of SSSS in neonatal twins, which despite recurrence showed a mild clinical disease course. This case was part of a small outbreak on a neonatal intensive care unit and therefore exemplifies the existence of neonatal outbreaks with skin and soft tissue infections by S. aureus. Diagnosis is generally based on the clinical picture and response to antibiotics, but can be aided by histology and cultures. Sequence-based molecular techniques are available to evaluate typing and virulence of S. aureus in outbreak or surveillance settings. The pillars of treatment are antibiotics and supportive care. Methicillin resistance remains a topic of concern, especially in outbreak settings. Our overview of numerous outbreaks of neonatal S. aureus skin infections underlines the importance of outbreak management strategies, including screening to identify the source of the outbreak, and limiting exposure through hygienic measures and establishment of physical boundaries.
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- Charlotte M. Nusman
- Department of Paediatrics, Emma Children’s Hospital, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Academic Medical Center, 1105 AZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +31-205669111
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- Department of Paediatrics, Emma Children’s Hospital, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Academic Medical Center, 1105 AZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Paediatric Infectious Disease, Emma Children’s Hospital, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Academic Medical Center, 1105 AZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Neonatology, Emma Children’s Hospital, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Academic Medical Center, 1105 AZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Daniels EA, Rosen DA. Skin Findings of Impetigo Neonatorum and Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome. J Pediatr 2022; 251:216-217. [PMID: 35977617 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2022.08.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2022] [Accepted: 08/11/2022] [Indexed: 10/15/2022]
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- Elizabeth A Daniels
- Department of Pediatrics, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Department of Pediatrics, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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Gray L, Olson J, Brintz BJ, Cipriano SD. Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome: Clinical features, ancillary testing, and patient management. Pediatr Dermatol 2022; 39:908-913. [PMID: 36440996 DOI: 10.1111/pde.15102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2022] [Accepted: 07/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES The utility of ancillary testing in improving diagnostic precision or improving patient outcomes in staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS) is unclear. Similarly, an optimal antibiotic regimen has yet to be established. Our goal was to describe clinical characteristics and ancillary work-up of SSSS, report bacterial resistance patterns, and examine patient outcomes under varying therapeutic strategies with the aim of developing an evidence-based management algorithm. METHODS We performed a retrospective review of pediatric patients diagnosed with SSSS at Intermountain Healthcare facilities between 2010 and 2021. A Kruskal-Wallis rank sum test was used to assess median length of stay between different antibiotic regimens. RESULTS Eighty-five cases were identified. The most common ancillary tests obtained were a complete blood count (88%), followed by chemistry analysis (80%). Blood cultures were collected in more patients (79%) compared to aerobic cultures (60%). No blood culture was positive for Staphylococcus aureus. All S. aureus isolates were methicillin-sensitive. Of those found resistant to clindamycin (36%), all demonstrated macrolide-induced clindamycin resistance. None were constitutively resistant to clindamycin. There was no statistical difference between antibiotic regimen and length of stay (p = .691). Receiving opiate medications was the only risk factor associated with prolonged hospitalization (p = .001). CONCLUSIONS Ancillary testing does not improve diagnostic precision and can be reduced. Clindamycin does not improve patient outcomes, suggesting beta-lactams should be considered first line. Susceptibility patterns in our cohort demonstrate inducible clindamycin resistance as opposed to constitutive.
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- Laurel Gray
- Department of Dermatology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Department of Infectious Disease, Primary Children's Hospital, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome, Identification, and Wound Care. Adv Neonatal Care 2022; 22:325-332. [DOI: 10.1097/anc.0000000000000979] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Nguyen QBD, Vu MAN, Hebert AA. Recognizing and Managing Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome in the Emergency Department. Pediatr Emerg Care 2022; 38:133-135. [PMID: 34744158 DOI: 10.1097/pec.0000000000002564] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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ABSTRACT Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome is a superficial blistering disorder caused by exfoliative toxin-releasing strains of Staphylococcus aureus. Bacterial toxins are released hematogenously, and after a prodromal fever and exquisite tenderness of skin, patients present with tender erythroderma and flaccid bullae with subsequent superficial generalized exfoliation. The head-to-toe directed exfoliation lasts up to 10 to 14 days without scarring after proper treatment. Children younger than 6 years are predominantly affected because of their lack of toxin-neutralizing antibodies and the immature renal system's inability to excrete the causative exotoxins. The epidemiology, pathophysiology, and essential primary skin lesions used to diagnose staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome are summarized for the pediatric emergency medicine physician.
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Patel T, Quow K, Cardones AR. Management of Infectious Emergencies for the Inpatient Dermatologist. CURRENT DERMATOLOGY REPORTS 2021; 10:232-242. [PMID: 34642610 PMCID: PMC8493951 DOI: 10.1007/s13671-021-00334-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Purpose of Review There are various dermatologic emergencies stemming from bacterial, viral, and fungal etiologies that can present in the inpatient setting. This review summarizes the pathogenesis and diagnosis of infections with cutaneous involvement and highlights new therapies. Recent Findings Clindamycin inhibits toxin formation and can be used as an adjunct therapy for the staphylococcal scalded syndrome. Isavuconazole therapy for mucormycosis infection is a less toxic alternative to amphotericin B. Summary Diagnosis of these infections is primarily guided by high clinical suspicion and early recognition can prevent dangerous sequelae. Treatment mainstays have been well-established, but there are adjunctive therapies that may potentially benefit the patient.
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- Tulsi Patel
- Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC 27710 USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Duke University, Durham, NC 27710 USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Duke University, Durham, NC 27710 USA
- Durham VA Medical Center, Durham, NC 27705 USA
- Durham, USA
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Azarian T, Cella E, Baines SL, Shumaker MJ, Samel C, Jubair M, Pegues DA, David MZ. Genomic Epidemiology and Global Population Structure of Exfoliative Toxin A-Producing Staphylococcus aureus Strains Associated With Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome. Front Microbiol 2021; 12:663831. [PMID: 34489877 PMCID: PMC8416508 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2021.663831] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2021] [Accepted: 07/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Staphylococci producing exfoliative toxins are the causative agents of staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS). Exfoliative toxin A (ETA) is encoded by eta, which is harbored on a temperate bacteriophage ΦETA. A recent increase in the incidence of SSSS in North America has been observed; yet it is largely unknown whether this is the result of host range expansion of ΦETA or migration and emergence of established lineages. Here, we detail an outbreak investigation of SSSS in a neonatal intensive care unit, for which we applied whole-genome sequencing (WGS) and phylogenetic analysis of Staphylococcus aureus isolates collected from cases and screening of healthcare workers. We identified the causative strain as a methicillin-susceptible S. aureus (MSSA) sequence type 582 (ST582) possessing ΦETA. To then elucidate the global distribution of ΦETA among staphylococci, we used a recently developed tool to query extant bacterial WGS data for biosamples containing eta, which yielded 436 genomes collected between 1994 and 2019 from 32 countries. Applying population genomic analysis, we resolved the global distribution of S. aureus with lysogenized ΦETA and assessed antibiotic resistance determinants as well as the diversity of ΦETA. The population is highly structured with eight dominant sequence clusters (SCs) that generally aligned with S. aureus ST clonal complexes. The most prevalent STs included ST109 (24.3%), ST15 (13.1%), ST121 (10.1%), and ST582 (7.1%). Among strains with available data, there was an even distribution of isolates from carriage and disease. Only the SC containing ST121 had significantly more isolates collected from disease (69%, n = 46) than carriage (31%, n = 21). Further, we identified 10.6% (46/436) of strains as methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) based on the presence of mecA and the SCCmec element. Assessment of ΦETA diversity based on nucleotide identity revealed 27 phylogroups, and prophage gene content further resolved 62 clusters. ΦETA was relatively stable within lineages, yet prophage variation is geographically structured. This suggests that the reported increase in incidence is associated with migration and expansion of existing lineages, not the movement of ΦETA to new genomic backgrounds. This revised global view reveals that ΦETA is diverse and is widely distributed on multiple genomic backgrounds whose distribution varies geographically.
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- Taj Azarian
- Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, United States
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- Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, United States
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, The University of Melbourne at The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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- Department of Healthcare Epidemiology, Infection Prevention and Control, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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- Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, United States
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, United States.,Department of Healthcare Epidemiology, Infection Prevention and Control, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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Yang T, Wang J, Cao J, Zhang X, Lai Y, Li L, Ye X, You C. Antibiotic-resistant profile and the factors affecting the intravenous antibiotic treatment course of generalized Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome: a retrospective study. Ital J Pediatr 2021; 47:169. [PMID: 34362428 PMCID: PMC8344213 DOI: 10.1186/s13052-021-01120-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2021] [Accepted: 07/12/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Background Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome (SSSS) is caused by a special type of Staphylococcus aureus (S.aureus) which can produce exfoliative toxins. The generalized SSSS is recommended to be admitted and treated with intravenous antibiotics. However, there were limited reports on whether personal and clinical factors can have impacts on the duration of intravenous antibiotic application for pediatric patients with generalized SSSS. We performed a study to assess the factors affecting intravenous antibiotic treatment course of SSSS patients. Additionally, the positive culture rates of S.aureus in different samples and the antibiotic-resistant profile were investigated. Methods Two hundred nineteen patients with generalized SSSS were included. Gender, age, area, season, maximum axillary temperature, white blood cell (WBC) count, C-reactive protein (CRP) level, types of intravenous antibiotics, and types of external antibiotics were recorded as the baseline. Simple linear regression was applied in the univariate analysis to determine the variables with statistical significance and then these variables were further examined in multivariate linear regression model. The positive culture rates of S.aureus in different sample sources were calculated and the drug sensitivity results were statistically compared by pairwise Chi square test. Results According to the multiple linear regression, older ages (β = − 0.01, p < 0.05) and external application of fusidic acid (β = − 1.57, p < 0.05) were associated with shorter treatment course, elevated leukocytes (β = 0.11, p < 0.001) and CRP level (β = 1.64, p < 0.01) were associated with longer treatment course. The positive culture rates of periorificial swabs, throat swabs, and blood samples were 54.55, 30.77, and 5.97% respectively. The resistant rates of levofloxacin (8.33%), gentamycin (8.33%), tetracycline (25%), oxacillin (8.33%), vancomycin (0%) were significantly lower than the ones of erythromycin (100%), trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP/SMX) (83.33%), clindamycin (91.67%), penicillin G(100%) (p < 0.001). Conclusion Elevated leukocytes and CRP level indicated prolonged intravenous antibiotic treatment course. Older ages and external application of fusidic acid helped to reduce the treatment course. Compared with blood samples, the culture positive rates of S.aureus in periorificial and throat swabs were higher. Oxacillin and vancomycin resistance was rare and clindamycin resistance was common. Clindamycin monotherapy for SSSS should be avoided.
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- Tao Yang
- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Candidate Branch of National Clinical Research Centre for Skin and Immune Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, No. 23 Qingnian Road, Zhanggong District, Ganzhou, 341000, China
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, The General Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, No. 154 Anshan Road, Heping District, Tianjin, 300052, China
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, The General Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, No. 154 Anshan Road, Heping District, Tianjin, 300052, China
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, The General Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, No. 154 Anshan Road, Heping District, Tianjin, 300052, China
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Candidate Branch of National Clinical Research Centre for Skin and Immune Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, No. 23 Qingnian Road, Zhanggong District, Ganzhou, 341000, China
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Candidate Branch of National Clinical Research Centre for Skin and Immune Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, No. 23 Qingnian Road, Zhanggong District, Ganzhou, 341000, China
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Candidate Branch of National Clinical Research Centre for Skin and Immune Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, No. 23 Qingnian Road, Zhanggong District, Ganzhou, 341000, China
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- Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Candidate Branch of National Clinical Research Centre for Skin and Immune Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, No. 23 Qingnian Road, Zhanggong District, Ganzhou, 341000, China.
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Vernali S, Blasiak RC, Morrell DS. Demographic characteristics, clinical features, and optimal management of hospitalized patients with staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome. Pediatr Dermatol 2021; 38:825-830. [PMID: 34008230 DOI: 10.1111/pde.14629] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES Optimal management of staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS) has not been established. Clindamycin may benefit patients via inhibition of ribosomal toxin production, but resistance patterns suggest penicillinase-resistant penicillins or cephalosporins should be the first line. Our goal was to describe demographic and clinical characteristics of SSSS patients at our institution, delineate bacterial resistance patterns, and examine outcomes of varying therapeutic strategies in SSSS. METHODS We performed a retrospective review of patients under the age of 18 with confirmed clinical SSSS diagnosis by the dermatology consult team at the University of North Carolina (UNC) Hospitals from January 2008 to April 2017. Median hospital and ICU length of stay (LOS) were compared using a Wilcoxon Rank Sum Test. RESULTS We found 59 SSSS patients. Coverage with clindamycin and vancomycin versus absence of that combination was associated with shorter ICU LOS. Although trending toward reduced hospital LOS, this was not significantly altered with the use of vancomycin and clindamycin after adjustment for multiple comparisons. Individual use of either clindamycin or vancomycin did not significantly alter overall hospital or ICU LOS. Among 24 patients with a pathogen identified on culture, 18 (75.0%) revealed resistance to clindamycin, and 2 (8.3%) revealed MRSA. CONCLUSIONS Clindamycin resistance is more prevalent in hospitalized SSSS patients compared to our pediatric outpatient population. The combination of vancomycin and clindamycin results in shorter ICU LOS. Individual use of clindamycin or vancomycin does not significantly reduce hospital or ICU LOS after adjustment for multiple comparisons.
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- Steven Vernali
- Department of Dermatology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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Neubauer HC, Hall M, Lopez MA, Cruz AT, Queen MA, Foradori DM, Aronson PL, Markham JL, Nead JA, Hester GZ, McCulloh RJ, Wallace SS. Antibiotic Regimens and Associated Outcomes in Children Hospitalized With Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome. J Hosp Med 2021; 16:149-155. [PMID: 33617441 PMCID: PMC7929614 DOI: 10.12788/jhm.3529] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2020] [Accepted: 09/01/2020] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Controversy exists regarding the optimal antibiotic regimen for use in hospitalized children with staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS). Various regimens may confer toxin suppression and/or additional coverage for methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) or methicillin-resistant S aureus (MRSA). OBJECTIVES To describe antibiotic regimens in hospitalized children with SSSS and examine the association between antistaphylococcal antibiotic regimens and patient outcomes. DESIGN/METHODS Retrospective cohort study of children hospitalized with SSSS using the Pediatric Health Information System database (2011-2016). Children who received clindamycin monotherapy, clindamycin plus MSSA coverage (eg, nafcillin), or clindamycin plus MRSA coverage (eg, vancomycin) were included. The primary outcome was hospital length of stay (LOS); secondary outcomes were treatment failure and cost. Generalized linear mixed-effects models were used to compare outcomes among antibiotic groups. RESULTS Of 1,259 children included, 828 children received the most common antistaphylococcal antibiotic regimens: clindamycin monotherapy (47%), clindamycin plus MSSA coverage (33%), and clindamycin plus MRSA coverage (20%). Children receiving clindamycin plus MRSA coverage had higher illness severity (44%) compared with clindamycin monotherapy (28%) and clindamycin plus MSSA (32%) (P =.001). In adjusted analyses, LOS and treatment failure did not differ among the 3 regimens (P =.42 and P =.26, respectively). Cost was significantly lower for children receiving clindamycin monotherapy and highest in those receiving clindamycin plus MRSA coverage (mean, $4,839 vs $5,348, respectively; P <.001). CONCLUSIONS In children with SSSS, the addition of MSSA or MRSA coverage to clindamycin monotherapy was associated with increased cost and no incremental difference in clinical outcomes.
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- Hannah C Neubauer
- Section of Pediatric Hospital Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
- Corresponding Author: Hannah C Neubauer, MD; ; Telephone: 832-824-0671
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- Children’s Hospital Association, Lenexa, Kansas, Children’s Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, Missouri
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- Section of Pediatric Hospital Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
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- Sections of Pediatric Emergency Medicine and Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
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- Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Children’s Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, Missouri
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- Department of Pediatric Hospital Medicine, Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Departments of Pediatrics and of Emergency Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut
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- Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Children’s Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, Missouri
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- Department of Pediatrics, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, New York
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Nebraska Medical Center and Children’s Hospital & Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska
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- Section of Pediatric Hospital Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
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Choi JH, Lee H, Choi EH. Antimicrobial Resistance and Molecular Analysis of Staphylococcus aureus in Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome among Children in Korea. J Korean Med Sci 2021; 36:e22. [PMID: 33463096 PMCID: PMC7813586 DOI: 10.3346/jkms.2021.36.e22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2020] [Accepted: 11/06/2020] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS) is a skin disease characterized by blistering and desquamation caused by exfoliative toxins (ETs) of Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus). Although many countries show predominance of methicillin-susceptible S. aureus (MSSA), cases of methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) have been reported. METHODS Twenty-six children aged <15 years diagnosed with SSSS from January 2010 to December 2017 from three hospitals were included. S. aureus isolates from cases were analyzed for multilocus sequence types and ETs. Medical records were reviewed for clinical characteristics, treatment, and antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of S. aureus. RESULTS Among the 26 cases, mean age was 2.3 years. According to skin manifestations patients were classified as generalized (n = 10, 38.5%), intermediate (n = 11, 42.3%), and abortive (n = 5, 19.2%). Among all cases, 96.2% (25/26) were due to MRSA and the macrolide-resistance rate was 92.3% (24/26). ST89 (n = 21, 80.8%) was the most prevalent clone, followed by single clones of ST1, ST5, ST72, ST121, and ST1507. The eta gene was detected in one (3.8%) isolate which was MSSA. The etb gene was detected in 14 (53.8%) isolates, all of which were ST89. Nafcillin or first-generation cephalosporin was most commonly prescribed (n=20, 76.9%). Vancomycin was administered in four patients (15.4%) and clindamycin in nine patients (34.6%). Among MRSA cases, there was no difference in duration of treatment when comparing the use of antimicrobials to which the causative bacteria were susceptible or non-susceptible (9.75 vs. 8.07 days, P > 0.05). CONCLUSION S. aureus isolated from children with SSSS in Korea demonstrated a high prevalence of methicillin-resistant ST89 clones that harbored the etb gene. The predominance of MRSA suggests that antibiotics to which MRSA are susceptible may be considered for empirical antibiotic treatment in children with SSSS in Korea. Further studies on the role and effectiveness of systemic antibiotics in SSSS are warranted.
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- Jae Hong Choi
- Department of Pediatrics, Jeju National University School of Medicine, Jeju, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea
- Department of Pediatrics, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
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- Department of Pediatrics, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- Department of Pediatrics, Seoul National University Children's Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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Liy-Wong C, Pope E, Weinstein M, Lara-Corrales I. Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome: An epidemiological and clinical review of 84 cases. Pediatr Dermatol 2021; 38:149-153. [PMID: 33283348 DOI: 10.1111/pde.14470] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2019] [Revised: 10/28/2020] [Accepted: 10/31/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS) is a toxin-mediated, blistering skin disorder that mainly affects infants and children. There is limited literature regarding pediatric SSSS. The purpose of this study was to describe the epidemiology, clinical features, and management of pediatric SSSS. METHODS Retrospective cohort study of pediatric patients with a clinical diagnosis of SSSS seen at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, from January 1994 to March 2016. RESULTS We included 84 patients with a clinical diagnosis of SSSS; 49/84 (58%) were male. Mean age of diagnosis was 3.1 ± 2.4 years. All patients presented with erythema and exfoliation, while 64/84 (76%) presented with vesicles/ bullae. Skin tenderness was the most common symptom, present in 68/84 (81%) subjects. Staphylococcus aureus was more commonly isolated from periorificial cultures than from bullae. Mean hospitalization was 4.7 ± 2.3 days. No difference was found in admission duration between children receiving clindamycin and those that did not (3.6 ± 2.2 vs 3.9 ± 2.34 days, P = .63). Skin debridement was the only risk factor leading to more complications and prolonged hospitalization (P = .03). Severe complications were seen in 4 (5%) cases, and no fatalities were observed. CONCLUSIONS Healthcare providers should be aware of SSSS and consider it in the differential diagnosis of infants and children with new onset erythema, exfoliation, and/or vesiculation. Suspected culprit pathogens were more often obtained from periorificial swabs; however, these isolates were not tested for exfoliative toxin to confirm causality. Antibiotic treatment should be guided by sensitivity testing. Addition of clindamycin as an anti-toxin agent had no effect on the duration of hospitalization, and this should be further investigated. Surgical debridement of the skin in patients with SSSS should be discouraged.
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- Carmen Liy-Wong
- Division of Pediatric Medicine, Section of Dermatology, Department of Pediatrics, The Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Division of Pediatric Medicine, Section of Dermatology, Department of Pediatrics, The Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Division of Pediatric Medicine, Section of Dermatology, Department of Pediatrics, The Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Division of Pediatric Medicine, Section of Dermatology, Department of Pediatrics, The Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Wang Z, Feig JL, Mannschreck DB, Cohen BA. Antibiotic sensitivity and clinical outcomes in staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome. Pediatr Dermatol 2020; 37:222-223. [PMID: 31626359 DOI: 10.1111/pde.14014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome causes widespread skin denudation primarily in infants < 1 year old. Selection of empiric therapy is complicated by rising rates of antibiotic resistance in community-acquired staphylococcal infections. Consistent with a previous study, this retrospective review found that SSSS-associated isolates were more likely to be clindamycin-resistant and less likely to be methicillin-resistant compared to overall staphylococcal infections. We favor cephalosporins and penicillinase-resistant penicillins (eg, oxacillin) for empiric management of SSSS, with consideration of adding MRSA coverage in communities with high MRSA prevalence or failure to improve following several days of treatment.
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- Zixiao Wang
- Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
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BACKGROUND The molecular epidemiology of Staphylococcus aureus strains causing staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS) in the United States has not been described. We analyzed patient and S. aureus isolate characteristics associated with SSSS in children at Texas Children's Hospital. METHODS Patients with SSSS were identified by ICD9/10 codes and available S. aureus isolates were identified from an ongoing S. aureus surveillance study. Medical records were reviewed for 58 patients with available S. aureus isolates. Isolate analyses included PCR for agr group, pvl (lukSF-PV), tst, eta and etb, pulsed-field gel electrophoresis, multi-locus sequence typing and antimicrobial susceptibilities. RESULTS Cases of SSSS increased from 2.3/10,000 admissions in 2008 to 52.6/10,000 admissions in 2017 (P < 0.0001). The 58 study cases (57 methicillin-susceptible S. aureus, 1 MRSA) with isolates were from 2013 to 2017. The majority (88%) of isolates was of clonal cluster (CC) 121, agr group IV, pvl, tst and carried eta and/or etb and 26% were clindamycin resistant. Twelve ST121 isolates had high level resistance to mupirocin. Patients were treated with standard supportive care plus systemic antibiotics [clindamycin alone or in combination with another antibiotic (n = 44)]. One patient had a recurrent SSSS and one patient was transferred to a burn unit on day 3. CONCLUSIONS Cases of SSSS are increasing at our hospital. Most S. aureus strains isolated were of one CC, CC121 and carried eta and etb. Supportive care plus clindamycin was effective treatment. We speculate that CC121 was recently introduced to our region and is responsible for the increasing numbers of SSSS cases observed at Texas Children's Hospital.
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Mazori DR, Leonard A, Alexander JB, Glick SA. The spectrum of staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome: a case series in children. Clin Exp Dermatol 2019; 45:333-336. [PMID: 31587342 DOI: 10.1111/ced.14116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2019] [Revised: 09/28/2019] [Accepted: 10/03/2019] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS) is a disease caused by certain toxigenic strains of Staphylococcus aureus. While the classic severe phenotype is widely recognized in children, SSSS in fact exists on a spectrum with mild and moderate variants. Misunderstanding the phenotypic spectrum of SSSS may result in misdiagnosis of an otherwise treatable condition. To increase awareness of the heterogeneity of SSSS, we report four cases that together represent a range of clinical presentations.
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- D R Mazori
- Department of Dermatology, State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University, Brooklyn, NY, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University, Brooklyn, NY, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University, Brooklyn, NY, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University, Brooklyn, NY, USA
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Haggerty J, Grimaldo F. A Desquamating Skin Rash in a Pediatric Patient. Clin Pract Cases Emerg Med 2019; 3:112-114. [PMID: 31061964 PMCID: PMC6497201 DOI: 10.5811/cpcem.2019.1.41162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2018] [Revised: 01/06/2019] [Accepted: 01/01/2019] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Prompt identification and treatment of true dermatologic emergencies is essential in emergency medicine, especially in vulnerable populations such as pediatric patients. This is a case of a three-year-old female who presented with significant dehydration in the setting of a desquamating skin rash diagnosed in our emergency department as staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome.
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- John Haggerty
- Naval Medical Center San Diego, Department of Emergency Medicine, San Diego, California
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- Naval Medical Center San Diego, Department of Emergency Medicine, San Diego, California
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Although the majority of neonatal skin rashes can be safely monitored without intervention, there are a significant few that are dermatologic emergencies. When called to assess a neonate, it is important to distinguish what requires immediate diagnosis and treatment from those that represent benign etiologies. The skin may be the first clue to certain infections such as herpes simplex virus, syphilis, varicella, cytomegalovirus, fungal infections, and staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome, all of which require immediate testing and some of which may lead to severe sequelae. Cutaneous findings in neonates may also indicate the need for further evaluation. Purpura fulminans, sclerema neonatorum, neonatal lupus, and blueberry muffin rash can be indications of other underlying disorders and are reviewed as well. This article outlines these potential neonatal dermatologic emergencies and highlights the important clinical clues to each. [Pediatr Ann. 2019;48(1):e36-e42.].
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Doudoulakakis A, Spiliopoulou I, Syridou G, Giormezis N, Militsopoulou M, Lebessi E, Tsolia M. Emergence of staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome associated with a new toxinogenic, methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus clone. J Med Microbiol 2018; 68:48-51. [PMID: 30418106 DOI: 10.1099/jmm.0.000871] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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A sharp increase in staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS) cases has been recorded in our settings since 2015, with 31 cases having been documented during the period 2014-2017. The molecular investigation of strains from the above period showed the emergence of a methicillin-susceptible, mupirocin- and fusidic acid-resistant Staphyloccocus aureus clone that belongs to the ST121 complex and carries both epidermolysin (eta/etb) genes. We concluded that the SSSS caused by the newly emerged, highly virulent community-associated-methicillin sensitive S. aureus strains that have been encountered lately is more severe than impetigo. Physicians should be aware of the probability of SSSS epidemics from strains that are resistant to mupirocin and fusidic acid, which have been used irrationally and excessively.
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- 2National Staphylococcal Reference Laboratory, Department of Microbiology, School of Medicine, University of Patras, Patras, Greece
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- 2National Staphylococcal Reference Laboratory, Department of Microbiology, School of Medicine, University of Patras, Patras, Greece
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- 2National Staphylococcal Reference Laboratory, Department of Microbiology, School of Medicine, University of Patras, Patras, Greece
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- 1Department of Microbiology P. & A. Kyriakou Children's Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- 42nd Department of Paediatrics, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece
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Herz C, Wirbelauer J, Hamm H. [4-year-old male with fever, generalized redness and blisters : Preparation for the medical specialist examination: Part 16]. Hautarzt 2018; 69:149-151. [PMID: 30374556 DOI: 10.1007/s00105-018-4271-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Corinna Herz
- Klinik und Poliklinik für Dermatologie, Venerologie und Allergologie, Universitätsklinikum Würzburg, Josef-Schneider-Str. 2, 97080, Würzburg, Deutschland.
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- Kinderklinik und Poliklinik, Universitätsklinikum Würzburg, Würzburg, Deutschland
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- Klinik und Poliklinik für Dermatologie, Venerologie und Allergologie, Universitätsklinikum Würzburg, Josef-Schneider-Str. 2, 97080, Würzburg, Deutschland
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Neubauer HC, Hall M, Wallace SS, Cruz AT, Queen MA, Foradori DM, Aronson PL, Markham JL, Nead JA, Hester GZ, McCulloh RJ, Lopez MA. Variation in Diagnostic Test Use and Associated Outcomes in Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome at Children's Hospitals. Hosp Pediatr 2018; 8:530-537. [PMID: 30139766 PMCID: PMC6317540 DOI: 10.1542/hpeds.2018-0032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The incidence of staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS) is rising, but current practice variation in diagnostic test use is not well described. Our aim was to describe the variation in diagnostic test use in children hospitalized with SSSS and to determine associations with patient outcomes. METHODS We performed a retrospective (2011-2016) cohort study of children aged 0 to 18 years from 35 children's hospitals in the Pediatric Health Information System database. Tests included blood culture, complete blood count, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, C-reactive protein level, serum chemistries, and group A streptococcal testing. K-means clustering was used to stratify hospitals into groups of high (cluster 1) and low (cluster 2) test use. Associations between clusters and patient outcomes (length of stay, cost, readmissions, and emergency department revisits) were assessed with generalized linear mixed-effects modeling. RESULTS We included 1259 hospitalized children with SSSS; 84% were ≤4 years old. Substantial interhospital variation was seen in diagnostic testing. Blood culture was the most commonly obtained test (range 62%-100%), with the most variation seen in inflammatory markers (14%-100%). Between hospital clusters 1 and 2, respectively, there was no significant difference in adjusted length of stay (2.6 vs 2.5 days; P = .235), cost ($4752 vs $4453; P = .591), same-cause 7-day readmission rate (0.8% vs 0.4%; P = .349), or emergency department revisit rates (0.1% vs 0.6%; P = .148). CONCLUSIONS For children hospitalized with SSSS, lower use of diagnostic tests was not associated with changes in outcomes. Hospitals with high diagnostic test use may be able to reduce testing without adversely affecting patient outcomes.
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- Hannah C Neubauer
- Section of Pediatric Hospital Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Texas Children's Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas;
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- Department of Biostatistics, Children's Hospital Association, Lenexa, Kansas
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- Section of Pediatric Hospital Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Texas Children's Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
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- Sections of Pediatric Emergency Medicine and Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
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- Divisions of Pediatric Hospital Medicine and Infectious Diseases, Children's Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, Missouri
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- Section of Pediatric Hospital Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Texas Children's Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
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- Section of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Departments of Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut
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- Divisions of Pediatric Hospital Medicine and Infectious Diseases, Children's Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, Missouri
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- Department of Pediatrics, Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital, Syracuse, New York; and
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- Department of Hospital Medicine, Children's Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
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- Divisions of Pediatric Hospital Medicine and Infectious Diseases, Children's Mercy Kansas City, Kansas City, Missouri
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- Section of Pediatric Hospital Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Texas Children's Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
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Staphylococcal-scalded skin syndrome: evaluation, diagnosis, and management. World J Pediatr 2018; 14:116-120. [PMID: 29508362 DOI: 10.1007/s12519-018-0150-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2017] [Revised: 11/22/2017] [Accepted: 11/23/2017] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Staphylococcal-scalded skin syndrome (SSSS), also known as Ritter disease, is a potentially life-threatening disorder and a pediatric emergency. Early diagnosis and treatment is imperative to reduce the morbidity and mortality of this condition. The purpose of this article is to familiarize physicians with the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of SSSS. DATA SOURCES A PubMed search was completed in Clinical Queries using the key terms "Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome" and "Ritter disease". RESULTS SSSS is caused by toxigenic strains of Staphylococcus aureus. Hydrolysis of the amino-terminal extracellular domain of desmoglein 1 by staphylococcal exfoliative toxins results in disruption of keratinocytes adhesion and cleavage within the stratum granulosum which leads to bulla formation. The diagnosis is mainly clinical, based on the findings of tender erythroderma, bullae, and desquamation with a scalded appearance especially in friction zones, periorificial scabs/crusting, positive Nikolsky sign, and absence of mucosal involvement. Prompt empiric treatment with intravenous anti-staphylococcal antibiotic such as nafcillin, oxacillin, or flucloxacillin is essential until cultures are available to guide therapy. Clarithromycin or cefuroxime may be used should the patient have penicillin allergy. If the patient is not improving, critically ill, or in communities where the prevalence of methicillin-resistant S. aureus is high, vancomycin should be used. CONCLUSION A high index of suspicion is essential for an accurate diagnosis to be made and treatment promptly initiated.
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Six-Year Retrospective Review of Hospital Data on Antimicrobial Resistance Profile of Staphylococcus aureus Isolated from Skin Infections from a Single Institution in Greece. Antibiotics (Basel) 2017; 6:antibiotics6040039. [PMID: 29261121 PMCID: PMC5745482 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics6040039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2017] [Revised: 12/14/2017] [Accepted: 12/19/2017] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Objective: To determine the prevalence of resistant strains of Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) isolated from Skin and soft tissue infections (SSTI) to various antibiotics. Material and Methods: All culture-positive results for S. aureus from swabs taken from patients presenting at one Greek hospital with a skin infection between the years 2010–2015 were examined retrospectively. Bacterial cultures, identification of S. aureus and antimicrobial susceptibility testing were performed using the disk diffusion method according to Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) guidelines and European Committee on Antimicrobial testing (EUCAST) breakpoints. EUCAST breakpoints were applied if no CLSI were available. Results: Of 2069 S. aureus isolates identified, 1845 (88%) were resistant to one or more antibiotics. The highest resistance was observed for benzylpenicillin (71.9%), followed by erythromycin (34.3%). Resistant strains to cefoxitin defined as MRSA (methicillin-resistant S. aureus) represented 21% of total isolates. Interestingly, resistance to fusidic acid was 22.9% and to mupirocin as high as 12.7%. Low rates were observed for minocycline, rifampicin and trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (SXT). Resistance to antibiotics remained relatively stable throughout the six-year period, with the exception of cefoxitin, fusidic acid and SXT. A high percentage of MRSA strains were resistant to erythromycin (60%), fusidic acid (46%), clindamycin (38%) and tetracycline (35.5%). Conclusions: Special attention is required in prescribing appropriate antibiotic therapeutic regimens, particularly for MRSA. These data on the susceptibility of S. aureus may be useful for guiding antibiotic treatment.
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Grama A, Mărginean OC, Meliț LE, Georgescu AM. Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome in Child. A Case Report and a Review from Literature. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2016; 2:192-197. [PMID: 29967859 DOI: 10.1515/jccm-2016-0028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2016] [Accepted: 09/21/2016] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS) is the medical term used to define a skin condition induced by the exfoliative toxins produced by Staphylococcus aureus. The disorder is also known as Ritter disease, bullous impetigo, neonatal pemphigus, or staphylococcal scarlet fever. The disease especially affects infants and small children, but has also been described in adults. Prompt therapy with proper antibiotics and supportive treatment has led to a decrease in the mortality rate. The current case report describes the clinical progress of a patient with generalized erythema and fever, followed by the appearance of bullous lesions with tendency to rupture under the smallest pressure, and with extended areas of denudation. The patient aged four years and six months was admitted to our clinic to establish the aetiology and treatment of a generalized bullous exanthema, followed by a skin denudation associated with fever and impaired general status. Based on clinical and paraclinical examinations a diagnosis of Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome was established which responded favourably to antibiotic treatment, hydro-electrolytic re-equilibration, and adequate local hygiene. Staphylococcal infection can represent a problem of significant pathological importance sometimes requiring a multidisciplinary approach involving paediatricians, dermatologists, infectious diseases specialists, and plastic surgeons.
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- Alina Grama
- Pediatrics I Department, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Târgu-Mureș, Târgu-Mureș, Romania
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- Pediatrics I Department, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Târgu-Mureș, Târgu-Mureș, Romania
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- Pediatrics I Department, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Târgu-Mureș, Târgu-Mureș, Romania
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- Infectious Diseases Department, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Târgu-Mureș, Târgu-Mureș, Romania
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Simkin DJ, Grossberg AL, Cohen BA. Bullous Impetigo Rapid Diagnostic and Therapeutic Quiz: A Model for Assessing Basic Dermatology Knowledge of Primary Care Providers. Pediatr Dermatol 2016; 33:627-631. [PMID: 27599660 DOI: 10.1111/pde.12974] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES Bullous impetigo (BI) is a common dermatologic condition, particularly in children, yet confusion regarding its diagnosis and treatment persists. This study measured pediatricians' ability to diagnose and appropriately treat BI and explored factors that might influence pediatricians' accuracy in managing BI. METHODS We administered an expert-validated survey to 64 pediatrics house staff and faculty at three Johns Hopkins Medicine facilities. The survey requested demographic information, diagnoses for five "unknown" cases, and preferred treatments for localized and widespread BI. RESULTS Overall, BI was diagnosed correctly 31.9% of the time. There was little difference between house staff and faculty performance, although faculty 50 years of age and older demonstrated better diagnostic acumen. Regarding treatment of localized BI, 92% of faculty members and 84.6% of house staff listed mupirocin as first- or second-line treatment. The second most common medication listed for localized BI was bacitracin. Regarding treatment of widespread BI, faculty listed cephalexin or clindamycin as first- or second-line treatment 56.0% of the time and house staff listed one of these two medications 51.3% of the time. Results for faculty 50 years of age and older were comparable. CONCLUSIONS Improved pediatrician proficiency in the diagnosis and treatment of BI is needed for safe, cost-effective management. Physician age and experience appear to have a limited effect on the accuracy of BI diagnosis and management. Future educational efforts must be directed at trainees and their instructors.
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- Daren J Simkin
- School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
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- Division of Pediatric Dermatology, Department of Dermatology, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
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- Division of Pediatric Dermatology, Department of Dermatology, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
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Childhood skin and soft tissue infections: new discoveries and guidelines regarding the management of bacterial soft tissue infections, molluscum contagiosum, and warts. Curr Opin Pediatr 2016; 28:250-7. [PMID: 26900921 DOI: 10.1097/mop.0000000000000334] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Pediatric skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs) constitute a significant number of office-based pediatric visits. With SSTIs on the rise, it is not only important to effectively treat the individual, but to do so appropriately and cost-consciously. In this article, we highlight new research related to the treatment of bacterial skin infections, molluscum contagiosum, and cutaneous warts, with the goal of guiding pediatricians in their practice against these common skin conditions. RECENT FINDINGS Recent data supports the use of topical antibiotics for noncomplicated impetigo. Systemic antibiotics covering gram-positive cocci are recommended for complicated cases of impetigo and deeper nonpurulent SSTIs. Localized purulent bacterial SSTIs can be treated with incision and drainage alone but more systemic involvement warrants treatment with systemic antibiotics covering Staphylococcus aureus species, especially community acquired methicillin-resistant S. aureus. For the treatment of molluscum contagiosum, topical cantharidin has a high satisfaction rate among patients and providers. Potassium hydroxide solution is a potentially effective and cheap form of molluscum contagiosum treatment. Imiquimod, however, has an unfavorable efficacy and safety profile as a therapy for molluscum contagiosum. Regarding warts, high-risk human papilloma virus strains have been detected in cutaneous warts in children. SUMMARY The high-risk human papilloma virus vaccine may play a role in treating pediatric cutaneous warts in the future, and topical squaric acid dibutylester may effectively treat recalcitrant warts. Finally, both molluscum contagiosum and warts have a high rate of resolution after an extended period of time without any intervention.
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Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS) is a rare yet well-known exfoliative skin syndrome. It involves extensive desquamated areas caused by an exfoliative toxin from Staphylococcus aureus. The typical presentation of SSSS allows for early diagnosis and treatment of the disease. Knowing and understanding the prevalence, pathophysiology, risk factors, and diagnosis of SSSS will ensure that infants being treated and cared for by neonatal nurses and neonatal nurse practitioners will receive appropriate, comprehensive, and multidisciplinary care while in the NICU. The purpose of this case review is to inform neonatal nurses and practitioners of the current literature that focuses on the diagnosis and management of SSSS.
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