Erysipelas
Overview
Erysipelas: A severe streptococcal bacterial infection where infection spreads from the skin to tissue underneath. The face and extremities are the usual sites affected.
Symptoms
The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Erysipelas includes the 17 symptoms listed below: * Shiny red rash * Swollen tender rash * Face rash * Arm rash * Leg rash * Pus-filled blisters * Enlarged local lymph nodes * Tender local lymph nodes * Fever * Shaking * Headache * Vomiting * Headache * Chills * Fatigue * Red skin lesions * Painful skin lesions
Causes
Streptococcus
Diagnosis
The list of diagnostic tests mentioned in various sources as used in the diagnosis of Erysipelas includes: * Swab culture * Blood culture
Prognosis
Deaths from Erysipelas: 5 deaths reported in USA 1999 for scarlet fever and erysipelas (NVSR Sep 2001)
Treatment
The list of treatments mentioned in various sources for Erysipelas includes the following list. Always seek professional medical advice about any treatment or change in treatment plans. * Antibiotics * Intravenous antibiotics * Pain relief * Analgesics * Cold packs .The 'prognosis' of Erysipelas usually refers to the likely outcome of Erysipelas. The prognosis of Erysipelas may include the duration of Erysipelas, chances of complications of Erysipelas, probable outcomes, prospects for recovery, recovery period for Erysipelas, survival rates, death rates, and other outcome possibilities in the overall prognosis of Erysipelas. Naturally, such forecast issues are by their nature unpredictable.