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[Extensive cellulitis during chicken-pox. Six causes (author's transl)].

D Girouin, F Renault, J L Vilde

    La Semaine Des Hopitaux : Organe Fonde Par L'Association D'Enseignement Medical Des Hopitaux De Paris
    |September 8, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary

    Extensive cellulitis is a rare complication in children with chickenpox. Prompt penicillin G treatment shows dramatic response, suggesting a potential streptococcal link.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatrics
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Dermatology

    Background:

    • Chickenpox (varicella) is a common childhood viral infection.
    • Bacterial superinfections, such as cellulitis, can occur as complications of viral exanthems.

    Observation:

    • The study presents six cases of extensive cellulitis in children diagnosed with chickenpox.
    • This presentation highlights a rare but significant complication of varicella.

    Findings:

    • While a definitive streptococcal etiology was not always confirmed, the clinical presentation was characteristic.
    • All patients demonstrated a dramatic positive response to treatment with penicillin G.

    Implications:

    • Early recognition and treatment of extensive cellulitis in children with chickenpox are crucial.

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  • Penicillin G appears to be an effective therapeutic agent, supporting a likely streptococcal component in these cases.