Research Article

Perianal Infectious Dermatitis

Volume: 15 Number: 4 July 31, 2025
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Perianal Infectious Dermatitis

Abstract

Aims: This study aims to evaluate the clinical characteristics, microbiological findings, and treatment outcomes of pediatric patients diagnosed with perianal infectious dermatitis (PID) in order to increase clinical awareness and reduce misdiagnosis in routine pediatric practice. Material and Method: We retrospectively reviewed pediatric patients aged 0-18 years diagnosed with PID at a pediatric infectious diseases clinic. Demographic data, clinical symptoms, and culture results were analyzed. Diagnosis was based on clinical presentation and positive cultures from perianal lesions. This study aims to describe the clinical features of pediatric PID and increase awareness among clinicians. Results: Nine pediatric patients (mean age: 5.1 years, 8 boys, 1 girl) were diagnosed with PID. The most common symptoms were anal itching and painful defecation. Physical examination showed well-demarcated erythema in the perianal region. Streptococcus pyogenes was isolated in 7 patients, Streptococcus agalactiae in 1 patient, and both S. pyogenes and Staphylococcus aureus in 1 patient. All patients were treated with oral amoxicillin, leading to full recovery without complications. Conclusion: PID is often misdiagnosed, delaying appropriate treatment. This study highlights the importance of recognizing PID in pediatric patients presenting with perianal erythema, which can prevent unnecessary interventions and complications when appropriately diagnosed and treated.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Pediatric Infectious Diseases

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

July 31, 2025

Submission Date

June 3, 2025

Acceptance Date

July 3, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 15 Number: 4

APA
Cura Yayla, B., Aykaç, K., & Tokgöz, Y. (2025). Perianal Infectious Dermatitis. Journal of Contemporary Medicine, 15(4), 176-179. https://doi.org/10.16899/jcm.1711773
AMA
1.Cura Yayla B, Aykaç K, Tokgöz Y. Perianal Infectious Dermatitis. J Contemp Med. 2025;15(4):176-179. doi:10.16899/jcm.1711773
Chicago
Cura Yayla, Burcu, Kübra Aykaç, and Yavuz Tokgöz. 2025. “Perianal Infectious Dermatitis”. Journal of Contemporary Medicine 15 (4): 176-79. https://doi.org/10.16899/jcm.1711773.
EndNote
Cura Yayla B, Aykaç K, Tokgöz Y (July 1, 2025) Perianal Infectious Dermatitis. Journal of Contemporary Medicine 15 4 176–179.
IEEE
[1]B. Cura Yayla, K. Aykaç, and Y. Tokgöz, “Perianal Infectious Dermatitis”, J Contemp Med, vol. 15, no. 4, pp. 176–179, July 2025, doi: 10.16899/jcm.1711773.
ISNAD
Cura Yayla, Burcu - Aykaç, Kübra - Tokgöz, Yavuz. “Perianal Infectious Dermatitis”. Journal of Contemporary Medicine 15/4 (July 1, 2025): 176-179. https://doi.org/10.16899/jcm.1711773.
JAMA
1.Cura Yayla B, Aykaç K, Tokgöz Y. Perianal Infectious Dermatitis. J Contemp Med. 2025;15:176–179.
MLA
Cura Yayla, Burcu, et al. “Perianal Infectious Dermatitis”. Journal of Contemporary Medicine, vol. 15, no. 4, July 2025, pp. 176-9, doi:10.16899/jcm.1711773.
Vancouver
1.Burcu Cura Yayla, Kübra Aykaç, Yavuz Tokgöz. Perianal Infectious Dermatitis. J Contemp Med. 2025 Jul. 1;15(4):176-9. doi:10.16899/jcm.1711773