Open AccessVaricella zoster viral infection complicating into necrotizing fasciitis: A case report
Author(s) -
Shaikh Nissar,
Amara Umme,
Hussein Mogahed I.,
Mahadik Sahar,
Elhussain Abdalaziz I.,
Al Maslamani Muna,
Nashwan Abdulqadir J.
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.6408
Subject(s) - medicine , fasciitis , varicella zoster virus , complication , viral infection , dermatology , immunology , surgery , virus
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.