Recurrent erysipelas caused by group B streptococcus organisms.
Group B beta-hemolytic streptococcus (GBS) has emerged as a major cause of neonatal infections. Serious GBS infections in adults occur most frequently when predisposing illness is present. Recurrent erysipelas caused by GBS is reported in a woman who had chronic lymphedema after a radical hysterectomy and radiation therapy. Type III GBS was identified from cultures of vulvar vesicles, vaginal mucosa, and blood. Prophylactic penicillin V potassium therapy prevented further episodes of erysipelas. Group B beta-hemolytic streptococcus should be considered a possible cause of erysipelas or cellulitis.
D000005:Abdomen / Q000473:pathology; D004886:Erysipelas / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007868:Leg Dermatoses / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D008875:Middle Aged; D010404:Penicillin V / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012008:Recurrence; D013292:Streptococcus agalactiae; D014844:Vulva / Q000473:pathology
D010404:Penicillin V