Acute necrotizing fasciitis developed due to Staphylococcal infection during neonatal varicella

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Tuncer, Oǧuz | Ataş, Bülent | Kırımi, Ercan | Akbayram, Sinan | Atik, Bekir | Çaksen, Hüseyin

Affiliations: Department of Pediatrics, Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine, Van, Turkiye | Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine, Van, Turkiye

Note: [] Correspondence: Oǧuz Tuncer, MD, Women's and Children's Hospital, Van, Turkiye. Tel.: +90 505 434 28 80; E-mail: [email protected]

Abstract: Although varicella acquired during childhood normally has a benign course, complications may occur during the course of the disease. Cellulitis sometimes occurs as a result of bacterial superinfection. When caused by A-group Streptococci cellulitis may evolve into necrotizing fasciitis leading to necrosis of deep tissues. We have found treatment using parenteral antibiotics, intensive supplementary therapy and surgical debridement of necrotic tissues to be effective. A case of Staphylococcal necrotizing fasciitis in a neonate is reported.

Keywords: Neonatal varicella, acute necrotizing fasciitis

Journal: Journal of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, vol. 1, no. 4, pp. 235-237, 2006