My 3 yr old boy gets rash near his anus when he gets sick. he tested positive for strep there 3 months ago. antibiotic cream helps. what should we do?

See Your Doctor: Is the strep gone?Is it irritation?Is it a yeast infection?Is it eczema?Your doctor needs to see it.

Check with doctor: Just as you can have strep throat, it can also cause a perirectal infection. In that situation, an oral antibiotic may be needed. Because the area around the rectum stays warm and moist and is often irritated, rashes can be due to a variety of causes. If he gets it often, i would check with his doctor for further advice.