[The SSS syndrome. Description of a case and review of the literature].

A 1-month-old infant with an extensive dermatitis with flaccid bullae, without mucous membrane involvement is described. Staphylococcus aureus was recovered from blood, conjunctiva, skin and nasopharynx. A classification of Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome (SSSS), as well as etiology and therapeutic modalities, is briefly discussed.