Eryisipelas

defining characteristics

Raised, sharply demarcated erythematic lesions, commonly seen on face; acute onset

disease development

Acute infection caused by GAS entering the upper dermis

potential causes

Group A Strep

epidemiology

More common in infants/ children/ elderly
Less common than cellulitis

risk factors

labimaging

conventional treatment

NOT Bactrim! Penicillin DOC

complications

prevention

protocols