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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

Conventional Treatment

NOT Bactrim! Penicillin DOC