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A neonate with purulent umbilical discharge for 1 day presents with fever, irritability, and diffuse flushing. One day later she is covered in large, fluid-filled blisters that rupture easily, leaving raw red areas beneath. Gram stain of a peripheral blood smear is shown in the image. This set of symptoms is due to separation at what layer of skin?
(A) Papillary dermis
(B) Stratum basale
(C) Stratum corneum
(D) Stratum granulosum
(E) Stratum lucidum
A neonate with purulent umbilical discharge for 1 day presents with fever, irritability, and diffuse flushing. One day later she is covered in large, fluid-filled blisters that rupture easily, leaving raw red areas beneath. Gram stain of a peripheral blood smear is shown in the image. This set of symptoms is due to separation at what layer of skin?
(A) Papillary dermis
(B) Stratum basale
(C) Stratum corneum
(D) Stratum granulosum
(E) Stratum lucidum
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