Proctitis
Health Encyclopedia: Proctitis Streptococcal
Streptococcal proctitis is an inflammation of the anus and rectum caused by streptococcus bacteria.
Alternative Names
Streptococcal proctitis; Perianal streptococcal cellulitis
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Streptococcal proctitis is usually a disease of children and often occurs in conjunction with "strep throat" (
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Proctitis
...... Inflammation - rectum; Rectal inflammation Causes, incidence, and risk factors Proctitis is an inflammatory condition involving the anus and rectum. There are many causes of... Read more »Proctitis
... Treatment Successful treatment of the underlying cause usually cures the problem. Proctitis caused by infection is treated with antibiotics specific for the causative organism.... Read more »Proctitis: streptococcal
Streptococcal proctitis; Perianal streptococcal cellulitis Prevention Completion of a full course of antibiotic treatment for pharyngeal and other infections... Read more »Proctitis: streptococcal
Streptococcal proctitis; Perianal streptococcal cellulitis Symptoms History of present or recent "strep throat" or other streptococcal infection, such as a... Read more »Proctitis: streptococcal
......child complains of pain in the rectal area, painful bowel movements, or other symptoms of streptococcal proctitis. If your child is receiving antibiotics for streptococcal proctitis, and the... Read more »Medications
...(mess-AL-uh-meen)Uses This medication is used to treat ulcerative proctitis, a type of... Read more »
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