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erysipelas - acute streptococcal bacterial skin infection
Definition for erysipelas
Erysipelas (Greek ερυσίπελας - red skin) is an acute streptococcus bacterial skin infection, resulting in inflammation and characteristically extending into underlying fat tissue.
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Erysipelas (Greek ερυσίπελας - red skin) is an acute streptococcus bacterial skin infection, resulting in inflammation and characteristically extending into underlying fat tissue.
(Erysipelas is also the name given to an infection in animals caused by the bacterium Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae. Infection by Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae in humans is known as erysipeloid.)
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Complete Blood Count
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antibody against streptococcal antigens
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antistreptolysin (ASO) antibody
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cefazolin
(a.k.a cefazolin, Cefazolin Sodium)
erysipelas and cefazolin
ceftriaxone
(a.k.a ceftriaxone, Rocephin , Ceftriaxone Sodium)
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clindamycin
(a.k.a clindamycin, Cleocin HCl)
erysipelas and clindamycin
dicloxacillin
(a.k.a dicloxacillin, Dynapen)
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erythromycin
(a.k.a erythromycin, E-Mycin)
erysipelas and erythromycin
nafcillin
(a.k.a nafcillin, Nallpen)
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oxacillin
(a.k.a oxacillin, Bactocill , Oxacillin Sodium)
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penicillin
(a.k.a penicillin, Penicillin G Sodium)
erysipelas and penicillin
vancomycin
(a.k.a vancomycin, Vancocin HCl)
erysipelas and vancomycin
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Erysipelas
Erysipelas is a type of (skin infection) generally caused group A streptococci. ... In individuals who have recurrent erysipelas, long-term antibiotics may be ...
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Erysipelas - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Erysipelas (Greek ?????????? - red skin) is an acute streptococcus bacterial ... Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erysipelas" ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erysipelas
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Erysipelas: Bacterial Skin Infections: Merck Manual Home Edition
Introduction· Cellulitis·Erysipelas· Erythrasma· Folliculitis and Skin Abscesses ... Erysipelas causes a painful, red, raised patch on the skin. ...
http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec18/ch211/ch211c.html
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Erysipelas
Erysipelas is usually caused by group A Streptococcus bacteria. ... Those who have repeated episodes of erysipelas may need long-term antibiotics. ...
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000618.htm
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Erysipelas: Bacterial Skin Infections: Merck Manual Professional
Erysipelas should not be confused with erysipeloid, a skin infection caused by ... Erysipelas is characterized clinically by shiny, raised, indurated, and tender ...
http://www.merck.com/mmpe/print/sec10/ch119/ch119c.html
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Erysipelas on the cheek
Skip navigation. Medical Encyclopedia. Erysipelas on the cheek. Erysipelas produces a rash that is red, slightly swollen, with very defined ...
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/imagepages/2418.htm
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Erysipelas on the cheek
Erysipelas produces a rash that is red, slightly swollen, with very defined ... In this photograph, the right cheek is involved. ...
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Erysipelas: Bacterial Skin Infections: Merck Manual Professional
Erysipelas is characterized clinically by shiny, raised, indurated, and tender ... There is also a bullous form of erysipelas. ...
http://www.merck.com/mmpe/sec10/ch119/ch119c.html
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Erysipelas on the face
Erysipelas produces a rash that is red, slightly swollen, very defined (well ... Erysipelas may produce symptoms that affect the entire body (systemic) such as ...
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/imagepages/2561.htm
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Erysipelas on the face
Erysipelas produces a rash that is red, slightly swollen, very defined (well ... Erysipelas may produce symptoms that affect the entire body (systemic) such as ...
http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/Erysipelas-on-the-face.htm?p=1
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Multimedia: Erysipelas: Merck Manual Home Edition
Erysipelas. A tender rash characterized by a shiny red appearance with small ... The skin is warm when touched. This finding is typical of erysipelas. ...
http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sf/multimedia/18201cp/n/x.html
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Multimedia: Erysipelas: Merck Manual Home Edition
Type. Section. Erysipelas. Topics Containing This Multimedia. Cellulitis ... The skin is warm when touched. This finding is typical of erysipelas. ...
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Group A Streptococcal Infections
... Erysipelas. Overview ... Erysipelas is an inflammatory disease of the upper layers of ... Both cellulitis and erysipelas begin with a minor incident, such ...
http://my.clevelandclinic.org/disorders/strep_throat/hic_gro...
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Group A Streptococcal Infections
Cellulitis and Erysipelas. Overview ... common cause of cellulitis and erysipelas. Transmission. Both cellulitis and erysipelas begin with a minor incident, ...
http://www.clevelandclinic.org/health/health-info/docs/1100/1166.asp
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Erysipelas: Bacterial Skin Infections: Merck Manual Home Edition
Erysipelas is a superficial form of cellulitis typically caused by streptococci. Erysipelas causes a painful, red, raised patch on the skin. ...
http://www.merck.com/mmhe/print/sec18/ch211/ch211c.html
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Encyclopedia - DukeHealth.org
A comprehensive resource for general health information ... If it involves the face (erysipelas), medical attention is urgent. ...
http://dukehealthsystem.adam.com/content.aspx?productId=117&pid=1&gid=000855
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Cellulitis - References - Yahoo! Health
References ... Cellulitis and erysipelas section of Bacterial infections. ... Soft-tissue infections: Erysipelas, cellulitis, gangrenous cellulitis, and myonecrosis. ...
http://health.yahoo.com/skinconditions-resources/cellulitis-...
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Multimedia: Erysipelas: Merck Manual Professional
Erysipelas. Erysipelas is a superficial cellulitis characterized by shiny, raised, indurated, ... It is almost always caused by group A ?-hemolytic streptococci. ...
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Medical Diseases & Conditions A-Z List 'E' on MedicineNet
Index of comprehensive articles on medical diseases and ... Erysipelas (Cellulitis) Erythema Infectiosum (Fifth Disease) Erythema Migrans (Lyme Disease) ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/diseases_and_conditions/alpha_e.htm
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Cellulitis-References
A reference list about cellulitis. ... Cellulitis and erysipelas section of Bacterial infections. ... tissue infections: Erysipelas, cellulitis, gangrenous ...
http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/cellulitis-references
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Multimedia: Erysipelas: Merck Manual Professional
Erysipelas. Erysipelas is characterized by shiny, raised, indurated, and tender plaque-like ... It is most often caused by ?-hemolytic streptococci and occurs ...
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Erysipeloid
Erysipelas. Systemic. Fever. More Features. Printer-friendly version. Erysipeloid. Definition ... Erysipeloid is an infection caused by the bacteria, ...
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Learn About Cellulitis
Learn more about cellulitis, an infection of the skin. ... superficial cellulitis caused by strep is called erysipelas; it is characterized ...
http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/guide/cellulitis
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Skin Center A-Z List - E on MedicineNet
Information relating to the skin includes skin diseases and ... Erysipelas. Erythema Nodosum. Erythema nodosum. Erythrasma. erythromycin and benzoyl peroxide ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/alphaidx.asp?p=e_25
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Erysipeloid
Illustrations. Erysipelas on the cheek. Erysipelas on the face. Definition Return to top ... Erysipeloid is an infection caused by the bacteria, Erysipelothrix ...
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000632.htm
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Cellulitis: Bacterial Skin Infections: Merck Manual Home Edition
Introduction·Cellulitis· Erysipelas· Erythrasma· Folliculitis and Skin Abscesses ... erysipelas. erythrasma. folliculitis. lymphadenitis. lymphangitis ...
http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec18/ch211/ch211b.html
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Talk:Erysipelas - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Talk:Erysipelas. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Jump to: navigation, search ... Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Erysipelas" ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Erysipelas
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Erythrasma: Bacterial Skin Infections: Merck Manual Home Edition
Introduction· Cellulitis· Erysipelas·Erythrasma· Folliculitis and Skin Abscesses ... erysipelas. erythrasma. folliculitis. lymphadenitis. lymphangitis ...
http://www.merck.com/mmhe/ag/sec18/ch211/ch211d.html
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Cellulitis - MedlinePlus
Includes causes, risks, prevention, symptoms, and treatment.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000855.htm
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Lymphadenitis: Bacterial Skin Infections: Merck Manual Home Edition
Introduction· Cellulitis· Erysipelas· Erythrasma· Folliculitis and Skin ... erysipelas. erythrasma. folliculitis. lymphadenitis. lymphangitis. lymphoma ...
http://www.merck.com/mmhe/ag/sec18/ch211/ch211h.html
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Cellulitis: Bacterial Skin Infections: Merck Manual Professional
... ·Cellulitis· Cutaneous Abscess· Erysipelas· Erythrasma· Folliculitis· Furuncles ... are usually indistinct, except in erysipelas (a type of cellulitis with ...
https://www.merck.com/mmpe/sec10/ch119/ch119b.html
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EID V3 N2: Epidemiology of Emerging Zoonoses in Israel
... animals, anthrax, brucellosis, cysticercosis (bovine), erysipelas, leishmaniasis ... Erysipelas. 1945. NN. Leishmaniasis. 1945. 1949. 1994 (canine) ...
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/eid/vol3no2/shimshon.htm
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Cellulitis
Erysipelas. Insect bites and stings. Arteriosclerosis of the ext... Diabetes. Ulcers ... If it involves the face (erysipelas), medical attention is urgent. ...
http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/infectiousdiseases/Cellulitis.htm
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Cellulitis: Bacterial Skin Infections: Merck Manual Home Edition
Cellulitis is a spreading bacterial infection of the skin and ... affected area are not distinct, except in a form of cellulitis called erysipelas. Erysipelas ...
http://www.merck.com/mmhe/au/print/sec18/ch211/ch211b.html
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Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Bacterial Skin Infections: Merck Manual Home ...
Introduction· Cellulitis· Erysipelas· Erythrasma· Folliculitis and Skin ... erysipelas. erythrasma. folliculitis. isotretinoin. lymphadenitis. lymphangitis ...
http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec18/ch211/ch211f.html
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MedlinePlus: Streptococcal Infections
Directory of articles, factsheets, and news. ... Cellulitis and Erysipelas(National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases) ...
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Impetigo: Bacterial Skin Infections: Merck Manual Home Edition
Introduction· Cellulitis· Erysipelas· Erythrasma· Folliculitis and Skin ... erysipelas. erythrasma. folliculitis. lymphadenitis. lymphangitis. staphylococcal ...
http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec18/ch211/ch211g.html
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Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome: Bacterial Skin Infections: Merck ...
Introduction· Cellulitis· Erysipelas· Erythrasma· Folliculitis and Skin ... erysipelas. erythrasma. folliculitis. lymphadenitis. lymphangitis. nasopharynx. pharynx ...
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Cellulitis Glossary of Terms with Definitions on MedicineNet.com
Cellulitis glossary includes a list of Cellulitis related medical definitions ... valve damage), glomerulonephritis, the skin disorder erysipelas, and PANDAS. ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/cellulitis/glossary.htm
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Folliculitis and Skin Abscesses: Bacterial Skin Infections: Merck ...
Introduction· Cellulitis· Erysipelas· Erythrasma·Folliculitis and Skin Abscesses ... erysipelas. erythrasma. folliculitis. lymphadenitis. lymphangitis ...
http://www.merck.com/mmhe/ag/sec18/ch211/ch211e.html
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Necrotizing Skin Infections: Bacterial Skin Infections: Merck Manual ...
Introduction· Cellulitis· Erysipelas· Erythrasma· Folliculitis and Skin ... erysipelas. erythrasma. fasciitis. folliculitis. lymphadenitis. lymphangitis. necrosis ...
http://www.merck.com/mmhe/au/sec18/ch211/ch211j.html
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Streptococcal Infections: Bacterial Infections: Merck Manual Home Edition
Different groups of these bacteria are spread in different ways?for example, ... Erysipelas (a superficial form of cellulitis) Wound infections. Other ...
http://www.merck.com/mmhe/print/sec17/ch190/ch190u.html
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Group A Streptococcal Infection Types, Causes, Symptoms, Treatment and ...
Read about the causes, symptoms, treatment, complications and types of group A streptococcal infections, including strep ... and erysipelas begin with ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/streptococcal_infections/page3.htm
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Chickenpox: Viral Infections: Merck Manual Home Edition
Chickenpox (varicella) is a highly contagious infection with the ... Infections: Introduction), causing erysipelas, pyoderma, cellulitis, or bullous impetigo. ...
http://www.merck.com/mmhe/print/sec23/ch273/ch273c.html
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William Coley - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Coley's first intentional erysipelas infection was performed on a patient named ... Mr. Zola came down with erysipelas and his condition improved tremendously. ...
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Table of Contents: Dermatology
emedicine features up-to-date, searchable, peer-reviewed medical journals in emergency medicine, internal medicine, ... Erysipelas. Erysipeloid ...
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Chickenpox: Viral Infections: Merck Manual Home Edition
erysipelas. larynx. roseola infantum. varicella-zoster ... Infections: Introduction), causing erysipelas, pyoderma, cellulitis, or bullous impetigo. ...
http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec23/ch273/ch273c.html
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Cellulitis: Bacterial Skin Infections: Merck Manual Professional
Cellulitis is acute bacterial infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue most ... are usually indistinct, except in erysipelas (a type of cellulitis with sharply ...
http://www.merck.com/mmpe/print/sec10/ch119/ch119b.html
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Search Results
Erysipelas: Bacterial Skin Infections: Merck Manual Home Edition ... Erysipelas is a superficial form of cellulitis typically caused by streptococci. ...
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Invasive Group A Streptococcal Infections | CDC EID
Soft-tissue outcomes included fasciitis, myositis, cellulitis, or erysipelas. ... 5 deaths among 31 cases) followed by cellulitis and erysipelas (8%, 6 among 76) ...
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