Proctitis - streptococcal

Alternative names:

streptococcal proctitis, perianal streptococcal cellulitis

Treatment:

The infection is treated with antibiotics given by mouth for 10 days, most often oral penicillin, erythromycin, or a cephalosporin. Topical treatment with mupirocin may be used in conjunction with oral antibiotics but should not be used as the sole treatment.

Expectations (prognosis):

Rapid recovery is expected with antibiotic treatment.

Complications:

• rheumatic fever
• scarlet fever
• acute glomerulonephritis

Calling your health care provider:

Call your health care provider if your child complains of pain in the rectal area, painful bowel movements, or other symptoms of streptococcal proctitis.