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What is the definition or description of: erysipelas?
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Strep skin infection: Streptococcus usually causes this. Unlike a cellulitis, an erysipelas tends to have a sharp border, be firm, and to extend into the lymphatics making red lines extending from the main lesion.
Answered 1/10/2017
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