The most common cause of tonsillopharyngitis is group A beta hemolytic streptococcal infection in children. Group A beta hemolytic streptococcus strains that produce erythrogenic exotoxins cause a typical exanthematous disease called scarlet fever. Complications are well described. Hepatitis is a rare complication. We present a 7-year old girl with scarlet fever and elevated liver transaminases in this report. Viruses that lead to hepatitis were not demonstrated. Group A beta hemolytic streptococcus was isolated from the throat culture of the patient. Hepatitis should not be overlooked in patients with group A beta hemolytic streptococcal infections
Field : Sağlık Bilimleri
Journal Type : Uluslararası
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