Preferred Name |
erysipelas |
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Definitions |
The most common cause is group A streptococcal bacteria, especially Streptococcus pyogenes An infection of the upper layers of the skin caused by species of streptococcus. Erysipelas results in a fiery red rash with raised edges that can easily be distinguished from the skin around it. The affected skin may be warm to the touch. |
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ID |
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/MONDO_0001266 |
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comment |
The most common cause is group A streptococcal bacteria, especially Streptococcus pyogenes |
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label |
erysipelas |
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prefixIRI |
MONDO:0001266 |
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prefLabel |
erysipelas |
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textual definition |
An infection of the upper layers of the skin caused by species of streptococcus. Erysipelas results in a fiery red rash with raised edges that can easily be distinguished from the skin around it. The affected skin may be warm to the touch. |
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subClassOf |
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/MONDO_0021201 |