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Recurrent Toxin-Mediated Perineal Erythema: Eleven Pediatric Cases
Andrés Carvajal1, Romina Cabrera1, Margarita Larralde1,2
1Pediatric Dermatology Section, Hospital General de Agudos J. M. Ramos Mejía, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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Recurrent toxin-mediated perineal erythema (RTMPE) is a skin condition in children. Early diagnosis and oral antibiotic treatment showed good results in pediatric patients.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Pediatric Dermatology
- Microbiology
Background:
- Recurrent toxin-mediated perineal erythema (RTMPE) is a T-lymphocyte response to bacterial toxins.
- While often seen in adolescents, pediatric RTMPE cases are rising.
- Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes are implicated bacterial culprits.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe RTMPE in pediatric patients.
- To evaluate the response to oral antibiotic therapy in children with RTMPE.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective case series.
- Eleven pediatric patients diagnosed with RTMPE were identified.
- Treatment and outcomes were reviewed.
Main Results:
- Eleven pediatric patients with RTMPE were identified.
- All patients showed a good response to oral antibiotic treatment.
- No significant adverse events were reported.
Conclusions:
- RTMPE is increasingly recognized in pediatric populations.
- Oral antibiotics are an effective treatment for pediatric RTMPE.
- Prompt diagnosis and treatment are crucial for favorable outcomes.
Abstract:
Recurrent toxin-mediated perineal erythema (RTMPE) is a dermatologic condition caused by an exaggerated T-lymphocyte response to toxins produced by Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes. Although initially described in adolescents and young adults, pediatric cases are increasingly recognized. We report eleven pediatric patients diagnosed with RTMPE with good responde to oral antibiotic at a tertiary referral hospital in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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