- Erysipelas - Wikipedia
Erysipelas is usually caused by the bacterium Streptococcus pyogenes, also known as group A, β-hemolytic streptococci, which enters the body through a break in the skin, such as a scratch or an insect bite
- Erysipelas - DermNet
Erysipelas is a superficial form of cellulitis, a potentially serious bacterial infection affecting the skin Erysipelas affects the upper dermis and extends into the superficial cutaneous lymphatics It is also known as St Anthony's fire due to the intense rash associated with it
- Erysipelas: Causes, symptoms, and treatment - Medical News Today
Erysipelas is a form of cellulitis that affects only the top layers of the skin In this article, learn about its causes and how to prevent outbreaks
- Erysipelas - Skin Disorders - Merck Manual Consumer Version
Erysipelas - Learn about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis treatment from the Merck Manuals - Medical Consumer Version
- Erysipelas - Red Skin Infection Causes, Symptoms Treatment
Learn about erysipelas, a bacterial skin infection with red patches Explore symptoms, antibiotic treatments, and recovery tips
- What Is Erysipelas? - WebMD
Learn what erysipelas is and how it is caused Can it cause complications, or is it easily curable? Find out here
- Acute cellulitis and erysipelas in adults: Treatment - UpToDate
Differentiating erysipelas from cellulitis is not always straightforward, so we believe that adding staphylococcal coverage is prudent in individuals who are ill enough to warrant parenteral therapy
- Erysipelas - WikEM
Unlike Necrotizing fasciitis and skin infections with purulent collections or exudates, bacteriology work-up (biopsy, blood culture, etc) generally does not yield results in erysipelas
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