Although varicella acquired during childhood normally has a benign course, complications
may occur during the course of the disease. Cellulitis sometimes occurs as a result
of bacterial superinfection. When caused by A-group Streptococci cellulitis may evolve
into necrotizing fasciitis leading to necrosis of deep tissues. We have found treatment
using parenteral antibiotics, intensive supplementary therapy and surgical debridement
of necrotic tissues to be effective. A case of Staphylococcal necrotizing fasciitis
in a neonate is reported.
Keywords
Neonatal varicella - acute necrotizing fasciitis
