<prompt> Ritters disease is caused byStaphylococcus aureusStaphylococcus epidermidisStaphylococcus albusStaphylococcus saprophyticus  <response>: scalded skin syndrome Ritter disease: This is the scalded skin syndrome, a potentially serious side effect of infection with the Staph Staphylococcus bacteria that produces a specific protein which loosens the cement holding the various layers of the skin together. This allows blister formation and sloughing of the top layer of skin Ref Harrison20th edition pg 1234 