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Kindergarten-based outbreak of perianal group A streptococcal infection

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Perianal cellulitis due to group A beta-haemolytic streptococcal infection (PASI) was first reported in 1966. Children are affected much more frequently than adults, and boys more than girls. There is usually a well demarcated perianal rash, often with pain, pruritus, and blood streaked stools but no fever or other systemic symptoms. Relatively little is known …

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