Varicella complicated by group A streptococcal facial cellulitis.
An increase has been recently noted in the incidence of life-threatening group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal (GABHS) infections in children recovering from varicella. We report our experience with a patient who required pediatric intensive care unit admission because of a serious GABHS infection 1 week after the onset of varicella. Emergency physicians must look for this complication in patients with varicella remaining abnormally febrile and presenting unusual manifestations.
Santos-Juanes
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Service of Dermatology II, Department of Pediatrics, Hospital Central de Asturias, University of Oviedo, Spain.
Medina
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Concha
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Galache
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Sánchez del Río
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J
Rey
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D000658:Amoxicillin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002481:Cellulitis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D002644:Chickenpox / Q000150:complications*; D019818:Clavulanic Acid / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004322:Drainage; D005145:Face / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D015278:Intensive Care Units, Pediatric; D008297:Male; D010406:Penicillins / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000209:etiology
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D010406:Penicillins; D019818:Clavulanic Acid; D000658:Amoxicillin