Case presentation A one-month-old male infant was brought to the pediatric clinic with a six-day history of neck dermatitis unresponsive to steroid cream. His five-year-old brother had persistent rhinitis, but no other family members were ill.
No topical medications had been applied to the patient’s skin prior to symptom onset. Examination Temperature: 37.1°C A band of erythematous skin with abrasions, exudation, and scabbing on the neck (Cover image) Generalized dry skin No other physical abnormalities were noted Investigation Rapid antigen test of a skin swab: Positive for Group A Streptococcus (GAS) Initial treatment Treated with oral amoxicillin and a topical antibiotic for ten days Temporary resolution observed Recurrence (3 weeks later) Similar lesions in the groin area Repeated rapid antigen test: Positive for GAS Skin swab culture: Positive for Streptococcus pyogenes Reference…
