erysipelas

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What is erysipelas?

Erysipelas is a type of cellulitis (skin infection) generally caused by group A Streptococcus bacteria.

What are the causes, incidence and risk factors associated with erysipelas?
What are the symptoms associated with erysipelas?
What are the treatment options for erysipelas?

Posts on erysipelas (27)

rare problem/ tried everything - Dermatology Expert Forum

- Jan 15, 2005
On behalf of my sister, while now 36yr old: for 20 yrs she has had almost constant problem...

Re-Occurring Penis AND Scrotal Swelling, with feaver - Dermatology Expert Forum

- Dec 25, 2004
About every two months for the past 3 years my penis and scrotum swell to almost double in ...

Arthroscopic surgery - can someone ease my mind???? - Orthopedics Community

- Apr 20, 2007
I am scheduled for surgery on my knee on 4/27. I have torn both my medial meniscus and my ...

Is my thumb ready to return to sports? - Orthopedics Community

- Apr 20, 2007
I injured my thumb when I was playing some basketball with my friends 3 months ago. Right ...

Fibro and Bladder Problems - Fibromyalgia / CFS Community

- Mar 14, 2007
Is overactive bladder a symptom of fibro? Mine seems to be that way at night. I'm waking up...

dog with pink eye - Dogs Community

- Oct 30, 2007
my dog has pink eye and i am wondering if humans can catch it, and if it is possible he cou...

nocturnal leg cramps(charlie horse) - Orthopedics Community

- Apr 22, 2007
I often wake up with intense leg cramps.My leg muscles will seize up (while I scream profa...

Leg pain - Orthopedics Community

- Apr 19, 2007
I had to have L4 and L5 surgery for the lower back in 1992, i have been pain free for a ver...

Cant stop the weight falling off - Nutrition Community

- May 14, 2009
Hi, im 30 years old and 5'9 tall ( 174 cms ) and currently weigh only 47 kilos ( app 103 lb...

Cellulitis or Erysipelas - Dermatology Community

- Dec 14, 2008
I was recently diagnosed with Cellulitis or Erysipelas although the doctors were unsure if ...
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