INTRODUCTION
Streptococcus is a genus of gram positive bacteria that are classified based on characteristics including hemolytic effect on blood agar, Lancefield antigenic composition and susceptibility to various compounds. 1 Streptococci (strep) that demonstrate complete hemolysis on blood agar are referred to as β-hemolytic streptococci .2 Of the β-hemolytic strep groups, those in groups A, B, C, D and G include important pathogens that are associated with infectious processes involving human mucous membranes.1 Streptococcus dysgalactiaeis a group C strep species which has been identified as a commensal of skin, respiratory, gastrointestinal, and female genital tract.3 Although once regarded as non-pathogenic,Streptococcus dysgalactiae has been increasingly isolated from both mild localized skin infections, and severe infections such as necrotizing fasciitis and osteomyelitis.3 Currently in literature there are very few accounts of skin manifestations attributed to Strep dysgalactiae bacteremia.4 This case report presents a patient with a rare finding of Streptococcus dysgalactiae bacteremia (Group C strep) associated with cutaneous and systemic manifestations. Informed consent was obtained from the patient.