Dermatitis/Peri Anal Streptococcal Infections

Peri Anal Streptococcal is an infection of the anus and rectum caused by the germ called Streptococcus. There are alternatives names used for the disease such as Streptococcal proctitis; Perianal streptococcal dermatitis, Proctitis – streptococcal. The problem generally occurs in children, commonly during or after strep throat, nasopharyngitis, or impetigo.

Children may end up callusing the skin around the anus while cleaning the area using a harsh toilet paper, by scratching with hands that have bacteria or not properly washed the defecate.

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If there is itching, bleeding or pain in the bowel movement or sever redness around the anus, it may indicate the problem.

The health care provider may ask for some tests or exams including:

  • Skin culture from rectal area
  • Rectal swab culture
  • Throat culture

A course of antibiotic treatment, generally for 10 days is directed, depending on how well and effectively the patient is responding. Children generally show quick recovery with antibiotic treatment. So, make sure to put across your health care provider if your child does not get better soon on antibiotics.

Topical medicine can be used in conjunction with antibiotics to ease itch and pain in the area, but should not be the standalone treatment. A common topical medicine used for this condition is Mupirocin.

Complications out of this problem can be really cruel with anal scarring, abscess or fistula, anal discharge, bleeding, or bloodstream infections and severe skin and soft tissue infection.

To prevent the condition from coming back and further complications, ensure to take timely treatment in a prescribed form.

Consult our doctor today.

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