title: Necrotising fasciitis: a sequelae of varicella zoster infection.
abstract: Necrotising fasciitis (NF) can complicate varicella zoster virus in children. This is rare and has not previously been reported in the plastic surgery literature. We report a case of a female toddler who developed necrotising fasciitis secondary to chicken pox. Her presentation and progress are reported, the diagnosis of necrotising fasciitis in children and the small number of case series and case control studies are discussed.
authors.affiliation: The Blizzard Institute, 4 Newark Street, London E1 2AT, United Kingdom. rshirley@doctors.net.uk
authors.forename: Rebecca
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Shirley
authors.forename: Simon
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Mackey
authors.forename: Peter
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Meagher
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002644:Chickenpox / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003646:Debridement / Q000379:methods; D042241:Early Diagnosis; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital; D019115:Fasciitis, Necrotizing / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D035583:Rare Diseases; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D013297:Streptococcus pyogenes / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents