Ritter's disease

A commensal bacterial infectious disease that is characterized by widespread erythema, peeling, and necrosis of the skin, that is caused by a toxin produced by a bacterium of the genus Staphylococcus (S. aureus). The infection with symptoms of redness of skin,

A commensal bacterial infectious disease that is characterized by widespread erythema, peeling, and necrosis of the skin, that is caused by a toxin produced by a bacterium of the genus Staphylococcus (S. aureus). The infection with symptoms of redness of skin, with symptoms of fluid-filled blister formation, with symptoms of fever and with symptoms of irritability.

Also known as: Dermatitis exfoliativa neonatorum; Pemphigus neonatorum; Ritter disease; Scalded skin syndrome; Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome