Erysipelas

An acute infection of the skin caused by species of STREPTOCOCCUS. This disease most frequently affects infants, young children, and the elderly. Characteristics include pink-to-red lesions that spread rapidly and are warm to the touch. The commonest site of involvement is the face.

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Tree Number(s): C01.150.252.410.890.503, C01.150.252.819.260, C01.800.720.260, C17.800.838.765.260

MeSH Unique ID: D004886

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Infections
Bacterial Infections and Mycoses
Bacterial Infections
Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections
Streptococcal Infections
Erysipelas

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Infections
Bacterial Infections and Mycoses
Bacterial Infections
Skin Diseases, Bacterial
Erysipelas

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Infections
Skin Diseases, Infectious
Skin Diseases, Bacterial
Erysipelas

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Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases
Skin Diseases
Skin Diseases, Infectious
Skin Diseases, Bacterial
Erysipelas