Varicella complicated by group A streptococcal facial cellulitis

Authors
Santos-Juanes, J Medina, A Concha, A Galache, C del Rio, JS Rey, C
Citation
J. Santos-juanes et al., Varicella complicated by group A streptococcal facial cellulitis, J AM ACAD D, 45(5), 2001, pp. 770-772
Citations number
9
Categorie Soggetti
Dermatology,"da verificare
Journal title
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY
ISSN journal
01909622 → ACNP
Volume
45
Issue
5
Year of publication
2001
Pages
770 - 772
Database
ISI
SICI code
0190-9622(200111)45:5<770:VCBGAS>2.0.ZU;2-T
Abstract
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.