Familial perianal streptococcal dermatitis.

How to Cite

Patrizi A., Raone B., Gurioli C., Neri I. 2009. Familial perianal streptococcal dermatitis. Eur. J. Pediat. Dermatol. 19 (1):19 - 22.

Authors

Patrizi A. Raone B. Gurioli C. Neri I.
pp. 19 - 22

Abstract

Perianal Streptococcal Dermatitis (PSD) is a well known infection primarily affecting children. PSD is clinically characterized by a sharply demarcated erythematous patch and is most commonly caused by group A beta-hemolytic Streptococcus (GABHS). PSD usually occurs as an isolated dermatosis, however familial cases have been rarely described. Herein we report three brothers with a diagnosis of PSD with a herpes simplex-like presentation in one case.

Keywords

Perianal streptococcal dermatitis, Herpes-like lesions