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I got a vulva punch biopsy in march, dr. did not put stitches. got results back as perifolliculitis mixed with inflammation. that same weekend i got a fever and sore throat, then developed red rash in perianal area could this be from biopsy?

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Likely unrelated: Unfortunately the germ causing a sore throat & fever could be strep A which can & does cause peri-anal infection/rash in some people. The infectious process can travel the length of your digestive system from end to end. The procedure itself did not give you the throat germ.

Dr Wang agreed

Answered 8/2/2020

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A member asked:

I got a vulva punch biopsy in march, dr. did not put stitches. got results back as perifolliculitis mixed with inflammation. that same weekend i got a fever and sore throat, then developed red rash in perianal area could this be from biopsy?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Wang agreed

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