Group a beta-hemolytic streptococcal otitis externa in an infant.
A 5-week-old infant presented with bilateral otorrhea secondary to acute localized otitis externa. Bacterial studies confirmed group A beta-hemolytic Streptococcus as the causative agent; this has not been previously reported.
D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D010032:Otitis Externa / Q000209:etiology*; D013290:Streptococcal Infections; D013297:Streptococcus pyogenes