Erythematous rash and postinfectious acral desquamation due to Streptococcus dysgalactiae subspecies equisimilis infection in a child

Abstract

Streptococcus dysgalactiae subspecies equisimilis infection is an emerging pathogen. Cutaneous and systemic manifestations resemble those of other pyogenic streptococci. However, the rapid group A antigen detection test used to diagnose Streptococcus pyogenes infection is usually negative, making the diagnosis difficult. If clinical suspicion of streptococcal infection is high, a tonsillar culture should be performed to confirm the diagnosis.

Keywords: Streptococcus dysgalactiae subspecies equisimilis; acral desquamation; erythematous rash.