Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome
ICD-10 Code
L00
Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome
Definition
A blistering skin disorder caused by exfoliative toxins produced by Staphylococcus aureus infection. The toxins cause the formation of bullae and diffuse skin desquamation. The lesions may be localized or generalized, far away from the initial site of infection.
Also known as generalised exfoliative disease, generalized exfoliative disease, Ritter disease, Ritter's disease, SSSS, staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome — per MONDO
Also identified as
- DOID 9063 per MONDO
- ICD10CM L00 per MONDO
- ICD9 695.81 per MONDO
- MESH D013206 per MONDO
- NCIT C85077 per MONDO
- Orphanet 36236 per MONDO
- SCTID 200946001 per MONDO
- SCTID 277475006 per MONDO
- UMLS C0038165 per MONDO
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Integumental system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Skin of body | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |