A Case of Fournier’s Gangrene Secondary to Varicella Zoster Virus in a 7-Year-Old Boy
A rare case of Fournier’s gangrene (FG) secondary to varicella-zoster virus (VZV) affecting the penis and scrotum of a 7-year-old boy is presented. To the authors’ knowledge, there are four cases of FG in children as a result of VZV reported to date. Our patient underwent a total of four surgical de...
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Main Authors: | Eimear Phoenix, Eoin O’Broin |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2025-01-01
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Series: | Case Reports in Surgery |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/cris/6094099 |
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