Perianal streptococcal dermatitis: two familial cases.
Two familial cases of perianal streptococcal dermatitis in a 3-year-old girl and her 5-1/2-year-old brother are reported. The clinical features of well-demarcated perianal erythema variably associated with itching, painful defecation with subsequent constipation, rectal bleeding, and proctitis are reviewed, together with suggestions for the best therapy.
Paradisi
M
M
Department of Pediatric Dermatology, Istituto Dermopatico dell'Immacolata, Rome, Italy.
Cianchini
G
G
Angelo
C
C
Conti
G
G
Puddu
P
P
D001004:Anus Diseases / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000473:pathology; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005190:Family; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D017192:Skin Diseases, Bacterial / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000635:transmission; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000635:transmission; D013297:Streptococcus pyogenes