An increase has been recently noted in the incidence of life-threatening gr
oup A beta -hemolytic streptococcal (GABHS) infections in children recoveri
ng from varicella. Ve report our experience with a patient Who required ped
iatric intensive care unit admission because Of a serious GABHS infection I
week after the onset of varicella. Emergency physicians must look for this
complication ill patients with varicella remaining abnormally febrile and
presenting unusual manifestations.