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Perianal group A streptococcal infection
Author(s) -
GUPPY D. H.
Publication year - 1993
Publication title -
journal of paediatrics and child health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.631
H-Index - 76
eISSN - 1440-1754
pISSN - 1034-4810
DOI - 10.1111/j.1440-1754.1993.tb00468.x
Subject(s) - medicine , streptococcal infections , group a , group b , dermatology , surgery , immunology
Four cases of perianal group A streptococcal infection presented with typical features of this condition; but because of lack of recognition appropriate therapy was delayed. Once group A streptococcal infection was diagnosed there was a high frequency of relapses. The need for prolonged treatment is illustrated.