Erysipelas

ErysipelasErysipelas
  • Facts:
    Type of cellulitis
    Inflammation of the superficial dermis, producing prominent swelling
  • History / PE:
    Fevers, chills
    Abrupt onset
    Sharply demarcated, erythematous, edematous, tender skin lesion with a raised border
    Legs are most frequently involved site
  • Associated With:
    Group A streptococcus ( S. pyogenes)



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July 22nd 2010