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

• Main Authors: Byung Ok Kwak (Author), Min Jung Lee (Author), Hye Won Park (Author), Min Kyung Song (Author), Sochung Chung (Author), Kyo Sun Kim (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Korean Pediatric Society, 2014-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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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...