Etiology
Streptococci are primary causes of Erysipelas. Maximum facial infections can be attributed to
A group streptococci while increasing percentage of the lower extremity infections have been
caused due to non-group a streptococci. The streptococcal toxins are assumed to Continue reading “Etiology”
new symptoms.
Etilogy and Pathophysiology
In case of Erysipelas, infection invades as well as spreads rapidly through lymphatic vessels.
It can lead to overlying skin streak as well as Continue reading “new symptoms”
Education to patient
Patients should be instructed to take rest, make use of cold compresses four times per day and
elevate infected area for 48 hours at least. Patients need to Continue reading “Education to patient”
OVERVIEW Background
Erysipelas is bacterial skin infection that involves upper dermis characteristically extending
into superficial cutaneous lymphatics. This is tender, indurated plaque, intensely
erythematous with sharply demarcated border. The well-defined margin of it can assist in
differentiating it from various other skin infections such as cellulitis. Please see image given
below (See Clinical Presentation.) Continue reading “OVERVIEW Background”
Prevention
You require keeping skin of yours healthy simply by preventing scrapes and cuts and dry
skin. This will reduce Erysipelas risks.
Other included complications:
Septic shock
Return of infection
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Outlook (prognosis)
If treatment goes on well, outcome would be productive. This can take few weeks for skin to
come back to normal. Here peeling Continue reading “prognosis”
Treatment
Antibiotics like penicillin will be used for getting rid of this infection. There are several cases
where antibiotics can be required through Continue reading “Treatment”
Tests and Exams
Erysipelas can be diagnosed based on the way your skin appears. Biopsy of skin usually is
not required.