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Perianal cellulitis. Cutaneous group A streptococcal disease.
P A Rehder1, E T Eliezer, A T Lane
1Department of Dermatology, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, NY 14642.
Archives of Dermatology
|May 1, 1988
Summary
Group A beta-hemolytic streptococci can cause perianal cellulitis, often mistaken for other conditions. Early recognition and culturing are crucial for timely diagnosis and treatment in children.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Infectious Diseases
- Dermatology
Background:
- Perianal cellulitis caused by Group A beta-hemolytic streptococci (GABHS) is uncommon.
- It can mimic other perianal conditions, leading to diagnostic delays.