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Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome

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GuidelinesStaphylococcal Scalded Skin SyndromeDescription General and supportive measures Medicine treatment Referral ICD-10 Code: L00 DESCRIPTION Blistering skin condition that presents like scalded skin. GENERAL AND SUPPORTIVE MEASURES Appropriate wound care. MEDICINE TREATMENT Cloxacillin, IV, 50 mg/kg/dose 6 hourly for 5 days. Neonates: Week 1–2 of age: administer 12 hour