Date of Presentation
5-2-2024 12:00 AM
College
Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine
Poster Abstract
Here we present a case of erysipelas. Erysipelas is a common and potentially dangerous infection. It involves the dermal layer of the skin but may also extend to the superficial cutaneous lymphatics. It is characterized by a relatively fast onset and a well-defined border. The most common sites are lower extremities with face being second. Much feared and often fatal in the pre-antibiotic era, it responds well to antibiotics today and most people have a full recovery without complications.
Keywords
Erysipelas, Streptococcal Infections, Face, Skin Diseases
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
Document Type
Poster
Included in
Case Report: Erysipelas Diagnosed in the Emergency Department
Here we present a case of erysipelas. Erysipelas is a common and potentially dangerous infection. It involves the dermal layer of the skin but may also extend to the superficial cutaneous lymphatics. It is characterized by a relatively fast onset and a well-defined border. The most common sites are lower extremities with face being second. Much feared and often fatal in the pre-antibiotic era, it responds well to antibiotics today and most people have a full recovery without complications.