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
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
