Erysipelas - Wikipedia In animals, erysipelas is a disease caused by infection with the bacterium Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae In animals, it is called diamond skin disease, and occurs especially in pigs Heart valves and skin are affected
What Is Erysipelas? - WebMD Erysipelas is a common bacterial infection of the skin It affects the upper dermis (upper layer of the skin) and the lymphatic vessels within the skin The condition begins with the breaking of
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 - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Erysipelas is a skin infection involving the dermis layer of the skin, but it may also extend to the superficial cutaneous lymphatics It is characterized by an area of erythema that is well-demarcated, raised, and often affects the lower extremities, with the face being the second most commonly affected site
Causes and Treatment of Erysipelas (St. Anthonys Fire) - Verywell Health Erysipelas is an infection of the outer layers of skin caused by a bacterium called Streptococcus pyogenes Symptoms include pain, redness, and rash and, often, fever, chills, and malaise Erysipelas also can cause swelling and blockage of the superficial vessels of the lymphatic system
Erysipelas - Skin Disorders - Merck Manual Consumer Version Erysipelas causes a shiny, painful, red, raised patch on the skin The edges have distinct borders and do not blend into the nearby normal skin The patch feels warm and firm to the touch
Erysipelas - Dermatologic Disorders - MSD Manual Professional Edition Erysipelas is a type of superficial cellulitis with dermal lymphatic involvement Diagnosis is clinical Treatment is with oral or parenteral antibiotics (See also Overview of Bacterial Skin Infections ) Erysipelas should not be confused with erysipeloid, a skin infection caused by Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae
Erysipelas: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia Erysipelas is usually caused by group A streptococcus bacteria The condition may affect both children and adults Some conditions that can lead to erysipelas are: A cut in the skin; Problems with drainage through the veins or lymph system; Skin sores (ulcers)
Erysipelas: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments - Healthgrades Erysipelas is a skin infection that results from the streptococcus bacteria It is also called St Anthony’s Fire due to the red rash the condition causes Doctors usually treat erysipelas with antibiotics