Acute psoriasis associated with Lancefield Group C and Group G cutaneous streptococcal infections
CA HENDERSON, AS Highet - British Journal of Dermatology, 1988 - Wiley Online Library
CA HENDERSON, AS Highet
British Journal of Dermatology, 1988•Wiley Online LibraryInvolvement of Streptococcus pyogenes (β haemolytic streptococcus, Lancefield Group A)
infection, usually of the throat, in acute exacerbations of psoriasis is well known. We report
here two cases of an acute psoriatic eruption associated in one patient with Group C
streptococcal cellulitis and in another with Group G streptococcal intertrigo.
infection, usually of the throat, in acute exacerbations of psoriasis is well known. We report
here two cases of an acute psoriatic eruption associated in one patient with Group C
streptococcal cellulitis and in another with Group G streptococcal intertrigo.
Summary
Involvement of Streptococcus pyogenes (β haemolytic streptococcus, Lancefield Group A) infection, usually of the throat, in acute exacerbations of psoriasis is well known. We report here two cases of an acute psoriatic eruption associated in one patient with Group C streptococcal cellulitis and in another with Group G streptococcal intertrigo.
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