Acute osteomyelitis as a complication of varicella

Varicella is a common viral infection in childhood, and acute osteomyelitis is one of the rare but serious complications. We report two cases of osteomyelitis as a complication of varicella. The possibilities and limitations of the different imaging modalities are discussed, as well as imaging findi...

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Published inActa radiologica (1987) Vol. 46; no. 6; p. 652
Main Authors Borgen, L, Haakonsen, M O, Gudmundsen, T E, Solheim, D, Stensvold, K
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England 01.10.2005
Subjects
Chickenpox - complications
Child
Female
Femur - microbiology
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Humerus - microbiology
Infant
Male
Osteomyelitis - microbiology
Streptococcal Infections - diagnosis
Streptococcus pyogenes - isolation & purification
Tibia - microbiology
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Summary:Varicella is a common viral infection in childhood, and acute osteomyelitis is one of the rare but serious complications. We report two cases of osteomyelitis as a complication of varicella. The possibilities and limitations of the different imaging modalities are discussed, as well as imaging findings during the course of this condition.
ISSN:0284-1851
DOI:10.1080/02841850500215766