Varicella complicated by group A streptococcal sepsis and osteonecrosis.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
A 5-year-old boy presented with primary varicella zoster virus infection, group A streptococcal sepsis, toxic shock, and multisite osteonecrosis. An association between osteonecrosis and group A streptococcal sepsis has not been previously reported. Clinical recognition with supportive radiologic and pathologic findings are presented. Therapeutic guidelines are suggested.
Medical subject headings
- Bacteremia
- Chickenpox
- Osteonecrosis
- Streptococcal Infections
- Streptococcus pyogenes