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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Korean Pediatric Society
2014-12-01
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Series: | Korean Journal of Pediatrics |
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Online Access: | http://kjp.or.kr/upload/pdf/kjped-57-538.pdf |