Which of the Following is Not True of Staphylococcal Scalded

Question

Which of the following is not true of staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS)?
A) The skin splits within the epidermis.
B) It is an exotoxin-mediated disease.
C) It predominantly affects newborns and babies.
D) The toxins cause bullous lesions.
E) The skin splits between the dermis and epidermis.

Accepted Answer

Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS) is characterized by the skin splitting within the epidermis, not between the dermis and epidermis. This condition is caused by exotoxins produced by Staphylococcus aureus, primarily affecting newborns and babies, and leads to the formation of bullous lesions.