The American Journal of Medicine
Volume 123, Issue 6 , Pages 505-507 , June 2010

Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome

  • Nilesh N. Patel, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationRequests for reprints should be addressed to Nilesh N. Patel, MD, 2694 East Garvey Avenue South, #393, West Covina, CA 91791
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  • Devesh N. Patel, MD

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 Thomas J. Marrie, MD, Section Editor

 Funding: None.

 Conflict of Interest: Neither author has any conflicts of interest associated with the work presented in this manuscript.

 Authorship: Both authors had access to the data and played a role in writing this manuscript.

PII: S0002-9343(10)00078-1

doi: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2009.09.041

The American Journal of Medicine
Volume 123, Issue 6 , Pages 505-507 , June 2010

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