Streptococcal toxin-mediated perineal erythema

Description

Streptococcal toxin-mediated perineal erythema is characterised by a striking diffuse macular erythema in the perineum occurring abruptly after a streptococcal pharyngitis. It is often recurrent.

Index terms

Streptococcal toxin-mediated perineal erythema

Exclusions from above levels

QD04 – Asymptomatic colonization of the skin by virulent or therapy resistant bacteria

Sibling codes

EA50.0 – Erythema marginatum rheumaticum
EA50.2 – Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome
EA50.3 – Staphylococcal scarlatina
EA50.Y – Other specified toxin-mediated cutaneous reactions to distant or systemic bacterial infection
EA50.Z – Toxin-mediated cutaneous reactions to distant or systemic bacterial infection, unspecified

Foundation entity

Streptococcal toxin-mediated perineal erythema – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1074883555

Part of: EA50: Toxin-mediated cutaneous reactions to distant or systemic bacterial infection › 14: Diseases of the skin