Group A β-hemolytic streptococcal epiglottitis as a complication of varicella infection

Group A β-hemolytic streptococcal epiglottitis as a complication of varicella infection

A rare complication of varicella in an otherwise normal host is describedepiglottitis caused by group A β-hemolytic streptococci (GABHS). The resurgence of invasive disease secondary to GABHS is discussed. The rarity of GABHS bacteremia and epiglottitis in the context of varicella is emphasized.

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Veröffentlicht in:Pediatric emergency care 1996-06, Vol.12 (3), p.203-204
1. Verfasser: BELFER, ROBERT A
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Biological and medical sciences
Chickenpox - complications
Child
Child, Preschool
Epiglottitis - etiology
Epiglottitis - microbiology
Female
Human viral diseases
Humans
Infant
Infectious diseases
Medical sciences
Streptococcal Infections - etiology
Streptococcal Infections - microbiology
Streptococcus pyogenes
Viral diseases
Viral diseases with cutaneous or mucosal lesions and viral diseases of the eye
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Zusammenfassung:A rare complication of varicella in an otherwise normal host is describedepiglottitis caused by group A β-hemolytic streptococci (GABHS). The resurgence of invasive disease secondary to GABHS is discussed. The rarity of GABHS bacteremia and epiglottitis in the context of varicella is emphasized.
ISSN:0749-5161
1535-1815
DOI:10.1097/00006565-199606000-00013