Erythrasma/Erysipelas Flashcards by Abdullah Sattar

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What is Erythrasma and the Mx

A

Overgrowth of Cornybacterium Minutissium

Flat scaly pink or brown rash in groin or axillae

Topical Miconazole or Oral Erythromycin for widespread infection

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What is Erysipelas and the Mx

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Localised skin infectiion by strep pyogenes

Flucloxacillin

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