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Erysipelas (/ ˌ ɛ r ə ˈ s ɪ p ə l ə s /) 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.
Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae is a Gram-positive, catalase-negative, rod-shaped, non-spore-forming, nonacid-fast, nonmotile bacterium.Distributed worldwide, E. rhusiopathiae is primarily considered an animal pathogen, causing the disease known as erysipelas that may affect a wide range of animals.
In humans, Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae infections most commonly present in a mild cutaneous form known as erysipeloid [1] or fish poisoning. [2] E. rhusiopathiae can cause an indolent cellulitis, more commonly in individuals who handle fish and raw meat. [3]
The best-known species within the genus is Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae, which is the cause of erysipelas of domestic pigs, poultry and other animal species. In humans, E. rhusiopathiae infections are termed erysipeloid.
Antibiotics are usually prescribed, with the agent selected based on suspected organism and presence or absence of purulence, [16] although the best treatment choice is unclear. [29] If an abscess is also present, surgical drainage is usually indicated, with antibiotics often prescribed for co-existent cellulitis, especially if extensive. [ 17 ]
The treatment of choice is penicillin, and the duration of treatment is around 10 days. [23] Antibiotic therapy (using injected penicillin) has been shown to reduce the risk of acute rheumatic fever. [24] In individuals with a penicillin allergy, erythromycin, other macrolides, and cephalosporins have been shown to be effective treatments. [25]
Treatment is typically with antibiotic creams such as mupirocin or fusidic acid. [3] [5] Antibiotics by mouth, such as cefalexin, may be used if large areas are affected. [3] Antibiotic-resistant forms have been found. [3] Healing generally occurs without scarring. [7] Impetigo affected about 140 million people (2% of the world population) in ...
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