Korean J Pediatr Infect Dis.
2006 May;13(1):85-88. 10.14776/kjpid.2006.13.1.85.
A Case of Perianal Streptococcal Dermatitis
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- 1Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Eulji University, Daejeon, Korea. sjlee@eulji.ac.kr
- KMID: 2440002
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.14776/kjpid.2006.13.1.85
Abstract
- Perianal streptococcal dermatitis is a bright red, sharply demarcated, perianal rash that is caused by group A beta-hemolytic streptococci. It primarily occurs in children between six months and 10 years of age and is often misdiagnosed and treated inappropriately. We report a case of Perianal streptococcal dermatitis in a 13-months-old female patient. A culture of the perianal area grew group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus. The patient was given systemic antibiotics and topical applications of mupirocin, and a dramatic improvement was noted.
