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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
A-streptococci are the main pathogens of vulvitis in prepubertal girls. The transmission takes place by digital smear infection from the nasopharynx. The colonisation of the child's nasopharynx with A-streptococci is estimated to be 3 - 10%. The child can also be a source of infection for the mother.
ManifestationThis section has been translated automatically.
Predominantly in prepubertal girls (80% of patients are 2-7 years old). In this age group this disease is the most common form of vulvitis. More rarely, A-streptococcal vulvitis occurs in adulthood. In this manifestation, an asymptomatic partner infection must be considered.
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Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.
Acute, painful, burning redness and swelling of the vulva with extensive, whitish weeping epithelial detachments. Yellowish fluorine. More rarely, the picture of a dry scaling, flat redness of the vulva is more frequent.
DiagnosisThis section has been translated automatically.
To confirm the diagnosis, a smear with a moistened cotton swab is necessary for the cultural detection of streptococci.
Complication(s)This section has been translated automatically.
In case of recurrent course, reinfections by simultaneous streptococcal pharyngitis are probable; furthermore, ascending infections are possible; puerperal sepsis; recurrent erysipelas.
TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.
The drug of choice is oral penicillin;
alternatively. Amoxicillin or cephalosporin.
Alternative: Clindamycinrine.
Duration of therapy: 5-10 days.
LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.
- Bray S et al,(2006) Two cases of group A streptococcal vulvovaginitis in premenopausal adults in a sexual health setting. Sex Health 3:187-188.
- Clegg HW et al(2015) Clinical Perineal Streptococcal Infection in Children: Epidemiologic Features, Low Symptomatic Recurrence Rate after Treatment, and Risk Factors for Recurrence. J Pediatr 167:687-693.
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