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J Pediatr Infect Dis 2006; 01(04): 235-237
DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1557091
Case Report
Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart – New York

Acute necrotizing fasciitis developed due to Staphylococcal infection during neonatal varicella

Oǧuz Tuncer
a   Department of Pediatrics, Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine, Van, Turkiye
,
Bülent Ataş
a   Department of Pediatrics, Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine, Van, Turkiye
,
Ercan Kırımi
a   Department of Pediatrics, Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine, Van, Turkiye
,
Sinan Akbayram
a   Department of Pediatrics, Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine, Van, Turkiye
,
Bekir Atik
b   Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine, Van, Turkiye
,
Hüseyin Çaksen
a   Department of Pediatrics, Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine, Van, Turkiye
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27 March 2006

20 June 2006

Publication Date:
28 July 2015 (online)

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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.

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Neonatal varicella - acute necrotizing fasciitis