Perianal Streptococcal Disease | Figure 4.10
A: Perianal strep
(Reprint from Al-Jasser M,
Al-Khenaizan S. Cutaneous
mimickers of child abuse.
Eur J Ped. 2008;
167 (11) : 1221–30)
B: Ecthyma
(Courtesy of Dr. Paul Getz)
C: Strawberry tongue
(Reprint from Allen HB.
Dermatology Terminology.
New York, NY: Springer; 2010) |
(Figure 4.10A) - Perianal GAS infection typically in preschool children
- Presents with a circular band of erythema around anus, ± painful defecation, blood-streaked stools, anal leakage
- Obtain both throat and perianal culture; treat with PCN or erythromycin × 10–14 days
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