Management of Varicella Gangrenosa: A Life-Threatening Condition from Chickenpox

Varicella gangrenosa, in which gangrenous ulceration of the skin and/or deeper tissues is seen, is a rare but alarming complication of Varicella infection. An early surgical intervention is generally advised, especially in case of sepsis and/or the presence of large necrotic lesions. We describe a c...

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Main Authors: Judith P. M. Schots, Peter Moons, Jan H. M. B. Stoot
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2014-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/206152
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