title: Perianal group A streptococcal infection.
abstract: Four cases of perianal group A streptococcal infection presented with typical features of this condition; but because of lack of recognition appropriate therapy was delayed. Once group A streptococcal infection was diagnosed there was a high frequency of relapses. The need for prolonged treatment is illustrated.
authors: Department of Paediatrics, Monash Medical Centre, Victoria, Australia.
authors: D H
authors: DH
authors: Guppy
mesh_terms: D001004:Anus Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D015643:Erythromycin Ethylsuccinate / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005192:Family Health; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008795:Metronidazole / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010404:Penicillin V / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012008:Recurrence; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology; D013297:Streptococcus pyogenes
chemical_list: D015643:Erythromycin Ethylsuccinate; D008795:Metronidazole; D010404:Penicillin V