Publications by authors named "Rafael Fayos-Gregori"
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- - A 14-month-old child was diagnosed with Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome (SSSS), characterized by widespread skin redness, pain, and crusting around the mouth, leading to hospitalization.
- - SSSS primarily affects children and is caused by certain strains of Staphylococcus aureus that release exfoliative toxins, leading to skin blisters typically within 48 hours.
- - Diagnosis is based on clinical evaluation, and treatment typically involves intravenous antibiotics like cloxacillin and electrolyte replacement to manage the condition.
This case report highlights a case of a 65-year-old woman who presented to our clinic with suspicion of refractory scabies. She had undergone multiple treatments without improvement. However, the clinical condition was not scabies but rather Gianotti-Crosti Syndrome (GCS), leading to rapid clinical improvement and avoiding the need for further unnecessary tests and treatments.
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