Varicella zoster viral infection complicating into necrotizing fasciitis: A case report

oleh: Nissar Shaikh, Umm‐e‐ Amara, Mogahed I. Hussein, Sahar Mahadik, Abdalaziz I. Elhussain, Muna Al Maslamani, Abdulqadir J. Nashwan

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: Wiley 2022-10-01

Deskripsi

Abstract Necrotizing fasciitis is a rare complication of varicella‐zoster viral infection in adults, occurring due to a secondary bacterial infection. A 35‐year‐old female healthy patient had post‐varicella zoster infection with NSAID use as a possible risk factor. She was diagnosed early by clinical and laboratory parameters.