[Perianal erythema in a child--group A streptococci?!].
Perianal streptococcal dermatitis is a common disease. The typical clinical picture includes perianal erythema, pruritus, painful defaecation and bloody stools. The diagnosis is made by a swab taken from the affected skin with bacterial culture. Therapy consists of penicillin for 10 days. Screening for affected persons in contact with the patient is indicated because perianal streptococcal dermatitis is known to be highly contagious. Relapse is common and therefore follow-up visits are recommended. In case of relapse, a first or second generation cephalosporin may be considered.
Medizinische Universitätskinderklinik, Pädiatrische Infektiologie, Inselspital, Universitätsspital Bern. Johannes.Greisser@insel.ch
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D000658:Amoxicillin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002648:Child; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004890:Erythema / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011349:Proctitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D013297:Streptococcus pyogenes
D000658:Amoxicillin