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Health Encyclopedia: Proctitis Streptococcal
Streptococcal proctitis; Perianal streptococcal cellulitis
Symptoms
- History of present or recent "strep throat" or other streptococcal infection, such as a streptococcal skin infection (impetigo)
- Redness around the anus
- Complaints of perianal discomfort
- Discomfort or bleeding with bowel movements
Signs and tests
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Throat culture (positive for beta hemolytic streptococcus, group A) - Culture, rectal swab (po...
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