Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5672831 | Journal of Infection and Public Health | 2017 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Varicella is a common, highly contagious viral infection of childhood. Varicella is a usually benign and self-limited disease, but it can be complicated by severe bacterial infections, especially in immunocompromised hosts. In this study, we describe a previously healthy 3-months-old infant who was admitted with high fever, cough, and respiratory distress, who had a history of varicella infection three weeks before, with exposure from her adolescent, unvaccinated sister. A lung abscess caused by Staphylococcus aureus complicating the varicella infection was discovered. The patient was aggressively treated with drainage of the abscess and intravenous antibiotics and had a good recovery.
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Authors
Deniz Aygun, Fatih Aygun, Ayse A. Kılınc, Halit Cam, Haluk Cokugras, Yıldız Camcıoglu,