A Case Report of Varicella Zoster Virus Infection Progressing to Necrotizing Fasciitis in an Immunocompetent Adult

A Case Report of Varicella Zoster Virus Infection Progressing to Necrotizing Fasciitis in an Immunocompetent Adult

Adults who have had varicella zoster virus (VZV) infection may experience the unusual consequence of necrotizing fasciitis (NF), which is brought on by a secondary bacterial infection. The optimum approach to treat this medical condition is with a precise diagnosis, quick antibiotic therapy, and imm...

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Veröffentlicht in:International medical case reports journal 2024-02, Vol.17, p.105-109
Hauptverfasser: Ali, Ahmed Mohamed, Bayrak, Edip, Ahmed Mohamud, Abdirahman, Ali, Zakaria Kasim
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Sprache:eng
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Adults
Bacterial infections
Case Report
Chickenpox
Diseases
Health aspects
Necrotizing fasciitis
necrotizing fascitis
Shingles (Disease)
Somalia
varicella zoster virus
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Zusammenfassung:Adults who have had varicella zoster virus (VZV) infection may experience the unusual consequence of necrotizing fasciitis (NF), which is brought on by a secondary bacterial infection. The optimum approach to treat this medical condition is with a precise diagnosis, quick antibiotic therapy, and immediate surgery. We present 36-year-old case of post chickenpox NF in an immunocompetent male adult patient by diagnosing clinical and laboratory investigations.
ISSN:1179-142X
1179-142X
DOI:10.2147/IMCRJ.S421248