Title of article
Early diagnosis of post-varicella necrotising fasciitis: A medical and surgical emergency
Author/Authors
Xavier, Rose Department of Paediatrics - Jubilee Mission Medical College and Research Institute, Thrissur, Kerala, India , Abraham, Bobby Department of Paediatrics - Jubilee Mission Medical College and Research Institute, Thrissur, Kerala, India , Cherian, Vinod Jacob Department of Paediatrics - Jubilee Mission Medical College and Research Institute, Thrissur, Kerala, India , Joseph, Jobin I. Department of Paediatrics - Jubilee Mission Medical College and Research Institute, Thrissur, Kerala, India
Pages
3
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1
To page
3
Abstract
Necrotising fasciitis (NF) is an extremely rare complication of a rather common paediatric viral exanthem varicella. Delayed diagnosis and treatment can lead to significant morbidity and mortality. Laboratory risk indicator of NF score aids in early clinical diagnosis in suspected cases of post-varicella NF thus enabling timely intervention. Surgery delayed for more than 24 hours, is an independent risk factor for death. Surgical debridement with good antibiotic coverage is the definitive treatment for NF.
Keywords
Laboratory risk indicator of necrotising fasciitis score , post-varicella necrotising fasciitis , surgical debridement
Journal title
African Journal of Paediatric Surgery: AJPS
Serial Year
2016
Record number
2618070
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