Abstract
Two cases of perianal streptococcal dermatitis (PSD) occurred in a brother and sister, aged 4 and 6 years, respectively. The diagnosis was confirmed by the detection of group A beta-hemolytic streptococci in the perineal area and pharynx of both patients. We emphasize the importance of a quick and accurate diagnosis of the infection because PSD is frequently confused with other perianal diseases of infancy.
MeSH terms
-
Anal Canal*
-
Child
-
Child, Preschool
-
Female
-
Humans
-
Injections, Intramuscular
-
Male
-
Penicillin G / therapeutic use
-
Penicillins / therapeutic use
-
Rectal Diseases / drug therapy
-
Rectal Diseases / microbiology
-
Skin Diseases, Bacterial / diagnosis*
-
Skin Diseases, Bacterial / drug therapy
-
Streptococcal Infections / diagnosis*
-
Streptococcal Infections / drug therapy
-
Streptococcus / isolation & purification