title: Abscess formation as a complication of chickenpox.
abstract: Chickenpox is a common infectious disease of childhood. Skin lesions may occasionally become secondarily infected with bacteria. Large abscess formation is reported complicating a mild case of chickenpox in a previously healthy patient.
authors: Department of Accident and Emergency, Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh.
authors: C M
authors: CM
authors: Guthrie
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess / Q000382:microbiology*; D000328:Adult; D002644:Chickenpox / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012874:Skin Diseases, Infectious / Q000382:microbiology*; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000382:microbiology*; D013297:Streptococcus pyogenes