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Celulite estreptocócica perianal infantil é devida a infecção da pele perianal de bebês por estreptococos beta-hemolíticos do Grupo A. Bebês e crianças pequenas parecem ser mais suscetíveis a isso do que grupos de idade mais avançada. Manifesta-se como eritema intenso claramente demarcado com edema e exsudação variáveis da pele perianal. Às vezes, o pênis ou a vulva também podem estar envolvidos. Frequentemente é doloroso e pode impedir a defecação normal. É uma causa importante de erupção na área da fralda de bebês.
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Infantile perianal streptococcal cellulitis is due to infection of the perianal skin of infants by Group A beta-haemolytic streptococci. Infants and young children appear to be more susceptible to this than older age groups. It manifests as sharply demarcated intense erythema with variable oedema and oozing of perianal skin. The penis or vulva may sometimes be involved as well. It is often painful and may impede normal defaecation. It is an important cause of a rash in the napkin area of infants.

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Infantile perianal streptococcal cellulitis is due to infection of the perianal skin of infants by Group A beta-haemolytic streptococci. Infants and young children appear to be more susceptible to this than older age groups. It manifests as sharply demarcated intense erythema with variable oedema and oozing of perianal skin. The penis or vulva may sometimes be involved as well. It is often painful and may impede normal defaecation. It is an important cause of a rash in the napkin area of infants.
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    Infantile perianal streptococcal cellulitis
    Infantile perianal streptococcal cellulitis is due to infection of the perianal skin of infants by Group A beta-haemolytic streptococci. Infants and young children appear to be more susceptible to this than older age groups. It manifests as sharply demarcated intense erythema with variable oedema and oozing of perianal skin. The penis or vulva may sometimes be involved as well. It is often painful and may impede normal defaecation. It is an important cause of a rash in the napkin area of infants.

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