Reported Cases of Necrotizing Fasciitis In Children With Chickenpox*
| Study | No. of cases | Average age, yr | Infecting organism | Complications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schreck et al (6) | 5 | 2 | GABHS 60%; Staphylococcus aureus/Pseudomonas 20%; none 20% | Bacteremia 1 (20%); septic shock 2 (40%) |
| Zerr et al (11) | 19 | 4.4 | GABHS 84%; other 10%; none 5% | Septic shock 5 (26%) |
| Mills et al (12) | 1 | 10 | GABHS | None |
| Brogan et al (15) | 14 | 4 | GABHS 100% | Sepsis 5 (36%) |
| Falcone et al (16) | 1 | 8 | GABHS | Septic shock; respiratory deficiency |
| Wauldhausen et al (17) | 18 | 4.5 | GABHS 78%; Staphylococcus aureus 11%; none 11% | No mention |
| Vugia et al (18) | 1 | 0.5 | GABHS | No mention |
| Current study | 5 | 3.8 | GABHS 80% negative 20% | Septic shock 2 (40%); urinary tract infection 1 (20%); compartment syndrome 2 (40%); scar hypertrophy 1 (20%); joint contracture 1 (20%) |
↵* There were no deaths.
GABS = group A β-hemolytic Streptococcus.