title: Two familial cases of perianal streptococcal dermatitis.
abstract: Two cases of perianal streptococcal dermatitis (PSD) occurred in a brother and sister, aged 4 and 6 years, respectively. The diagnosis was confirmed by the detection of group A beta-hemolytic streptococci in the perineal area and pharynx of both patients. We emphasize the importance of a quick and accurate diagnosis of the infection because PSD is frequently confused with other perianal diseases of infancy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Frosinone Hospital, Italy.
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Lunghi
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Finzi
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Frati
mesh_terms: D001003:Anal Canal; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007273:Injections, Intramuscular; D008297:Male; D010400:Penicillin G / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010406:Penicillins / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012002:Rectal Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology; D017192:Skin Diseases, Bacterial / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D013291:Streptococcus / Q000302:isolation & purification
chemical_list: D010406:Penicillins; D010400:Penicillin G