Erysipelas Flashcards
1
Q
Define
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Bacterial infection that involves the upper dermis and superficial lymphatic system
2
Q
Symptoms
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Abrupt onset of illness
Fever
Chills
Painful rash 1-2 days later that is raised in comparison to the surrounding skin
3
Q
Sign
A
Orange peel like well demarcated red skin
4
Q
Epidemiology/risk factors
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Immunocompromised patients, Alcoholics Diabetics Individuals with impaired lymphatic drainage e.g. after mastectomy
5
Q
Most common causative agent
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Streptococci (usually Group A)
6
Q
Treatment
A
Penicillin
