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| Preferred Name | Erysipelas | |
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Erysipelas is a relatively common bacterial infection of the superficial layer of the skin (upper dermis), extending to the superficial lymphatic vessels within the skin, characterized by a raised, well-defined, tender, bright red rash, typically on the face or legs, but which can occur anywhere on the skin. It is a form of cellulitis and is potentially serious. Erysipelas is usually caused by the bacteria Streptococcus pyogenes. |
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http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/ICDO_0000261 |
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| alternative term |
St. Anthony's fire
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| definition |
Erysipelas is a relatively common bacterial infection of the superficial layer of the skin (upper dermis), extending to the superficial lymphatic vessels within the skin, characterized by a raised, well-defined, tender, bright red rash, typically on the face or legs, but which can occur anywhere on the skin. It is a form of cellulitis and is potentially serious. Erysipelas is usually caused by the bacteria Streptococcus pyogenes.
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| definition editor |
Grace Whah, Oliver He
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A46
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Erysipelas
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ICDO:0000261
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Erysipelas
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erysipelas https://www.icd10data.com/ICD10CM/Codes/A00-B99/A30-A49/A46-/A46 |
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