About The Medical Condition Erysipelas
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Erysipelas
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What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Erysipelas?
An acute infection of the skin caused by species of STREPTOCOCCUS. This disease most frequently affects infants, young children, and the elderly. Characteristics include pink-to-red lesions that spread rapidly and are warm to the touch. The commonest site of involvement is the face.
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