Guide To The Symptoms And Types Of Cellulitis

Perianal Cellulitis

Perianal cellulitis is an infection of the deep skin tissues around the anus and rectum. The most common type of bacteria known to cause the development of perianal cellulitis is the streptococcus bacteria. Most individuals who develop perianal cellulitis have recently had another infection such as nasopharyngitis, strep throat, or impetigo. These infections are spread from the hands to the anal area, where the bacteria find a vulnerability in the skin and colonizes. Children are most often affected by perianal cellulitis due to a lack of proper hygiene practices when they are already ill. A rectal skin culture, throat culture, and rectal swab culture can be used to make a diagnosis of perianal cellulitis. Without treatment, perianal cellulitis can produce complications such as the development of a fistula, abscess, anal scarring, discharge, bleeding, acute glomerulonephritis, necrotizing fasciitis, and a bloodstream infection.

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