Caused by Staph aureus
Bacteria release exotoxin which breaks down desmosomes
Exotoxin spread via bloodstream, therefore blisters not infected
Most patients <2yr old, nearly all <6 yr old
Exotoxin spread via bloodstream, therefore blisters not infected
Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome
Erythema Multiforme
Drug rash
Sweet's syndrome
Erythroderma
Erythema infectiosum
Toxic Shock Syndrome
Pyoderma gangrenosum