Perianal cellulitis
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| Other names | Perineal dermatitis,[1]: 262 and Streptococcal perianal disease[2] |
| Specialty | Dermatology  |
Perianal cellulitis is a cutaneous condition that presents as sharply demarcated, bright, perianal erythema extending 2–3 cm around the anal verge.[2] Also called Perianal streptococcal dermatitis, it is caused by group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus and occurs mainly in children between six months and 10 years of age.[3] Symptoms include fever, perhaps high fever.[4]
See also[]
- Pinta
- List of cutaneous conditions
References[]
- ^ James, William D.; Berger, Timothy G.; et al. (2006). Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: clinical Dermatology. Saunders Elsevier. ISBN 0-7216-2921-0.
- ^ a b Rapini, Ronald P.; Bolognia, Jean L.; Jorizzo, Joseph L. (2007). Dermatology: 2-Volume Set. St. Louis: Mosby. ISBN 978-1-4160-2999-1.
- ^ Brilliant, Lawrence C. (15 January 2000). "Perianal Streptococcal Dermatitis". American Family Physician. 61 (2): 391–393. PMID 10670505.
- ^ "Perianal streptococcal cellulitis: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia".
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- Bacterium-related cutaneous conditions
- Infection-related cutaneous condition stubs