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erysipelas |
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is an acute infection typically with a skin rash, usually on any of the legs and toes, face, arms, and fingers.[1] It is an infection of the upper dermis and superficial lymphatics, usually caused by beta-hemolytic group A Streptococcus bacteria on scratches or otherwise infected areas.[2] Erysipelas is more superficial than cellulitis, and is typically more raised and demarcated.[1] The term is from Greek ἐρυσίπελας, meaning "red skin". |
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http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/ICDO_0000112 |
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definition |
is an acute infection typically with a skin rash, usually on any of the legs and toes, face, arms, and fingers.[1] It is an infection of the upper dermis and superficial lymphatics, usually caused by beta-hemolytic group A Streptococcus bacteria on scratches or otherwise infected areas.[2] Erysipelas is more superficial than cellulitis, and is typically more raised and demarcated.[1] The term is from Greek ἐρυσίπελας, meaning "red skin". |
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丹毒 erysipelas |
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ICDO:0000112 |
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erysipelas |
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