Med. praxi. 2022;19(5):354-357 | DOI: 10.36290/med.2022.054

Erysipelas

MUDr. Lubomír Drlík
Dermatologická ambulance Mohelnice

The term erysipelas is conventionally used for describing a skin infection limited predominantly to legs, arms or face. The infection mainly involves the upper dermis and superficial lymphatics, and is typically caused by beta-hemolytic group A Streptococci, beginning from mild wounds, stings or scratches. In several cases, however, the site of entrance of the microorganism cannot be clearly identified. Erysipelas is more superficial than cellulitis, and typically more demarcated

Keywords: erysipelas, beta­‑hemolytic group A Streptococci, treatment.

Accepted: November 22, 2022; Published: November 29, 2022  Show citation

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Drlík L. Erysipelas. Med. praxi. 2022;19(5):354-357. doi: 10.36290/med.2022.054.
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