Varicella-Zoster Infection with Secondary Bacteremia and Extensive Facial Abscesses
- Author:
Kian-Guan Lee
;
Mei-Chih Cheng
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- From:
The Medical Journal of Malaysia
2012;67(5):529--
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Varicella-zoster (chickenpox) infection is a common
infectious disease and generally considered to be selflimiting. However, severe bacterial complications associated with the disease have been reported. We describe a case of varicella-zoster infection with secondary Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia, preseptal orbital cellulitis and extensive facial abscesses. She was aggressively treated with intravenous antibiotics and repeated surgical drainage, and eventually made good recovery.
