title: Group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal balanitis: it may be more common than you think.
abstract: Group A beta-hemolytic Streptococcus can cause balanitis in prepubertal males, and its incidence is probably greater than previously reported in the pediatric literature. We suggest the routine inclusion of a GABHS-selective culture in any case where a discharge or irritation is present on the glans or foreskin, especially if a recent streptococcal infection has been documented, whether or not sexual abuse is being considered. Finally, we hope to stimulate interest for further in-depth study of balanitis caused by GABHS.
authors.affiliation: Dept of Pediatric Medicine, Childrens National Medical Center, Washington, DC.
authors.forename: N C
authors.initials: NC
authors.lastname: Kyriazi
authors.forename: C L
authors.initials: CL
authors.lastname: Costenbader
mesh_terms: D001446:Balanitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology; D002506:Cephalexin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology; D013297:Streptococcus pyogenes / Q000302:isolation & purification
chemical_list: D002506:Cephalexin