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Erysipelas

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Erysipelas is a distinctive type of superficial cellulitis of the skin with prominent lymphatic involvement. It is usually caused by beta-haemolytic group A streptococci (GAS). It is characterized by painful lesion, mostly on the lower extremities. It has bright red oedematous, indurated appearance, and an advancing, raised border that is sharply demarcated from the adjacent normal skin. The affected area is hot, tender, and painful to palpation and may burn. Oral or parenteral penicillin is the treatment of choice.

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  1. Department of Dermatology, Sofia Medical University, Sofia, Bulgaria

    Maria Balabanova

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  1. Andreas Syggros Hospital, Athens State University, Athens, Greece

    Andreas D. Katsambas

  2. Research Center CSRMR, Marconi University, Rome, Roma, Italy

    Torello M. Lotti

  3. Andreas Syggros Hospital, Athens State University, Athens, Greece

    Clio Dessinioti

  4. Dermatoloy Unit, Livorno Hospital, Livorno, Italy

    Angelo Massimiliano D'Erme

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Balabanova, M. (2023). Erysipelas. In: Katsambas, A.D., Lotti, T.M., Dessinioti, C., D'Erme, A.M. (eds) European Handbook of Dermatological Treatments. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-15130-9_25

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