Anal colonization of group G β-hemolytic streptococci in relapsing erysipelas of the lower extremity

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Eriksson, BKG [1 ]
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[1] Huddinge Univ Hosp, Dept Infect Dis, S-14186 Huddinge, Sweden
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10.1086/313467
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R392 [医学免疫学]; Q939.91 [免疫学];
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100102 ;
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Four patients who had frequent relapses of erysipelas but no obvious portal of entry and no beta-hemolytic streptococci in specimens from conventional culture sites all had group G streptococci in cultures of specimens from the anal canal. It is suggested that anal colonization with group G streptococci, and possibly group A and other beta-hemolytic streptococci, may constitute a reservoir for streptococci in such cases.
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