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
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 can be serious but rarely fatal It has a rapid and favorable response to antibiotics Local complications are more common than systemic complications The most common cause is group A streptococci The primary inciting infection involves streptococci
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 occurs most frequently on the legs and face People often have a high fever, chills, and a general feeling of illness (malaise) In another form of erysipelas, blisters form on the skin
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 Erysipelas can appear in any age group but most commonly affects infants and older adults