Necrotizing fasciitis and streptococcal toxic shock syndrome secondary to varicella in a healthy child

Varicella is usually considered to be a benign disease in healthy children; however, serious complications can occur such as necrotizing fasciitis and toxic shock syndrome. We describe a 38-month-old girl with necrotizing fasciitis and streptococcal toxic shock syndrome following varicella. She was...

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Main Authors: Kwak, Byung Ok, Lee, Min Jung, Park, Hye Won, Song, Min Kyung, Chung, Sochung, Kim, Kyo Sun
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: The Korean Pediatric Society 2014
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4316598/