title: Varicella-zoster infection with secondary bacteremia and extensive facial abscesses.
abstract: Varicella-zoster (chickenpox) infection is a common infectious disease and generally considered to be selflimiting. However, severe bacterial complications associated with the disease have been reported. We describe a case of varicella-zoster infection with secondary Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia, preseptal orbital cellulitis and extensive facial abscesses. She was aggressively treated with intravenous antibiotics and repeated surgical drainage, and eventually made good recovery.
authors.affiliation: Singapore General Hospital, Renal Medicine, Outram Road 169608 Singapore. lee.kian.guan@sgh.com.sg.
authors.forename: K G
authors.initials: KG
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.forename: M O
authors.initials: MO
authors.lastname: Cheng
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess; D016470:Bacteremia; D002644:Chickenpox; D006562:Herpes Zoster; D006801:Humans; D013211:Staphylococcus aureus