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J Pediatr Infect Dis 2006; 01(04): 235-237
DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1557091
DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1557091
Case Report
Acute necrotizing fasciitis developed due to Staphylococcal infection during neonatal varicella
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Publication History
27 March 2006
20 June 2006
Publication Date:
28 July 2015 (online)
Abstract
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.