Perianal streptococcal cellulitis with penile involvement.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Perianal streptococcal cellulitis is described occurring in a 5-year-old boy. The condition also involved the penis and presented as a possible case of sexual abuse. The correct diagnosis was established by culturing beta-haemolytic streptococci group A from the penile and perianal skin.
Medical subject headings
- Cellulitis
- Penile Diseases
- Proctitis
- Streptococcal Infections
- Streptococcus pyogenes