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Guttate Psoriasis Following Streptococcal Vulvovaginitis in a Five-year-old Girl
Melia Hernandez1, Judith Simms-Cendan1, Kathleen Zendell2
1Division of Clinical Sciences, University of Central Florida College of Medicine, Orlando, Florida.
Background:
Guttate psoriasis is frequently associated with a preceding pharyngeal or perianal streptococcal infection in children. Despite Group A beta-hemolytic streptococci (GABHS) being the most common cause of specific bacterial vulvovaginitis in prepubertal girls, there are no reports of streptococcal vulvovaginitis triggering guttate psoriasis.
Case:
A five-year-old girl presented with guttate psoriasis following an episode of Streptococcal pyogenes vulvovaginitis. Following antibiotic treatment and bacterial eradication she developed vulvar psoriasis that resolved with high potency topical steroids.
Summary And Conclusion:
Identification of an antecedent streptoccocal infection can help predict the long term prognosis in children with guttate psoriasis. The vulvovaginal area should be considered as a source of GABHS infection in young girls with guttate psoriasis, and cultures should be considered if symptoms are present.
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