ERYSIPELAS

Erysipelas

Erysipelas is an acute infection of the upper dermis and superficial lymphatics, usually caused by streptococcus bacteria. Erysipelas is more superficial than cellulitis, and is typically more raised and demarcated .

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erysipelas

Noun

  1. severe skin disease caused by streptococcus infection in surface and surrounding tissue, marked by continued spreading inflammation


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