title: An unusual cutaneous manifestation of group A streptococcal bacteremia.
abstract: A case of streptococcal bacteremia presenting with disseminated nodular lesions is presented. Although the incidence of group A streptococcal bacteremia has declined, the disease may affect both normal and immunologically compromised children. Early recognition and prompt antibiotic therapy are required to ensure a favorable outcome.
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005076:Exanthema / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D018805:Sepsis / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D013297:Streptococcus pyogenes
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents