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Varicella complicated by group A streptococcal facial cellulitis
J Santos-Juanes1, A Medina, A Concha
1Service of Dermatology II, Department of Pediatrics, Hospital Central de Asturias, University of Oviedo, Spain.
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
|October 19, 2001
Abstract:
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.