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erysipelas

erysipelas

9.9
A painful skin infection that makes the skin red, swollen, and often causes fever
  • noun
  • /ˌɛrɪˈsɪpələs/
  • Specialized
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  • The doctor diagnosed her with erysipelas after examining the rash.

Examples

  • Prompt medical treatment is essential to manage erysipelas and prevent complications.

  • He suffered from erysipelas for several weeks before seeking treatment.

  • After surgery, the patient developed erysipelas on his leg, which required antibiotics.

  • The bright red, swollen rash on her face was diagnosed as erysipelas by the dermatologist.

  • The doctor diagnosed her with erysipelas after observing the redness and swelling on her leg.

  • After experiencing a high fever and skin inflammation, he was treated for erysipelas.

  • The condition known as erysipelas often appears as a bright red rash accompanied by fever.

Synonyms

cellulitis
vserysipelas
  • Specialized
4 7.5

An infection of the skin caused by bacteria that makes the skin red, swollen, warm, and painful

is mainly in the upper skin layer rather than deeper tissues

Surface Forms

erysipelas singular
erysipelas plural

Etymology

Erysipelas comes from Greek parts erysi- meaning 'red' and -pelas meaning 'skin'. So the name literally says 'red skin', which helps you remember that this bacterial infection makes the skin bright red and swollen.