A 12-month-old infant with Fournier gangrene associated with varicella.
Fournier gangrene is a progressive infection of the genital and perianal regions. It is a truly rare entity in association with varicella. There is only a single case published in the literature. We present the second case of a Fournier gangrene associated with varicella in an infant.
Cortés
Jeff R
JR
Urology Service, University Hospital Dr José E. González UANL Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico. jrcor77@yahoo.com
Arratia
Jorge A
JA
Jaime
Rodolfo
R
D002644:Chickenpox / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D018934:Fournier Gangrene / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D016896:Treatment Outcome