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How is erysipelas spread?
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Contact: Erysipelas is caused by staph and strep organism in the skin. Transmission is by direct contact.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Usually: It usually occurs after trauma to the skin. The leg is the most common site followed by the face.
Answered 11/13/2017
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