Blistering dactylitis caused by group B streptococci

Pediatr Dermatol. 1989 Dec;6(4):300-2. doi: 10.1111/j.1525-1470.1989.tb00913.x.

Abstract

A 6-month-old girl had blisters on her volar index finger and palm. Bacterial culture grew group B streptococci. Group B streptococci (in addition to group A streptococci) can be a cause of blistering dactylitis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Erythromycin / therapeutic use
  • Female
  • Fingers
  • Hand Dermatoses / drug therapy
  • Hand Dermatoses / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications, Infectious
  • Skin Diseases, Vesiculobullous / drug therapy
  • Skin Diseases, Vesiculobullous / etiology*
  • Streptococcal Infections* / drug therapy
  • Streptococcus agalactiae / isolation & purification
  • Urinary Tract Infections / complications

Substances

  • Erythromycin