Recurrent erysipelas caused by group B streptococcus organisms. 1980

A N Binnick, and R B Klein, and R D Baughman

Group B beta-hemolytic streptococcus (GBS) has emerged as a major cause of neonatal infections. Serious GBS infections in adults occur most frequently when predisposing illness is present. Recurrent erysipelas caused by GBS is reported in a woman who had chronic lymphedema after a radical hysterectomy and radiation therapy. Type III GBS was identified from cultures of vulvar vesicles, vaginal mucosa, and blood. Prophylactic penicillin V potassium therapy prevented further episodes of erysipelas. Group B beta-hemolytic streptococcus should be considered a possible cause of erysipelas or cellulitis.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D007868 Leg Dermatoses A nonspecific term used to denote any cutaneous lesion or group of lesions, or eruptions of any type on the leg. (From Stedman, 25th ed) Leg Dermatosis,Dermatoses, Leg,Dermatosis, Leg
D008875 Middle Aged An adult aged 45 - 64 years. Middle Age
D010404 Penicillin V A broad-spectrum penicillin antibiotic used orally in the treatment of mild to moderate infections by susceptible gram-positive organisms. Penicillin, Phenoxymethyl,Apocillin,Beromycin,Beromycin, Penicillin,Berromycin, Penicillin,Betapen,Fenoxymethylpenicillin,Pen VK,Penicillin V Potassium,Penicillin V Sodium,Penicillin VK,Phenoxymethylpenicillin,V-Cillin K,Vegacillin,Penicillin Beromycin,Penicillin Berromycin,Phenoxymethyl Penicillin,Potassium, Penicillin V,Sodium, Penicillin V,V Cillin K,V Sodium, Penicillin,VCillin K
D012008 Recurrence The return of a sign, symptom, or disease after a remission. Recrudescence,Relapse,Recrudescences,Recurrences,Relapses
D004886 Erysipelas An acute infection of the skin caused by species of STREPTOCOCCUS. This disease most frequently affects infants, young children, and the elderly. Characteristics include pink-to-red lesions that spread rapidly and are warm to the touch. The commonest site of involvement is the face.
D005260 Female Females
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000005 Abdomen That portion of the body that lies between the THORAX and the PELVIS. Abdomens
D013292 Streptococcus agalactiae A bacterium which causes mastitis in cattle and occasionally in man. Streptococcus Group B
D014844 Vulva The external genitalia of the female. It includes the CLITORIS, the labia, the vestibule, and its glands. Vulvas

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