Erysipelas

Cellulitis is an infection of the skin and deep underlying tissues. Group A strep (streptococcal) bacteria are the most common cause. The bacteria enter your body when you get an injury such as a bruise, burn, surgical cut, or wound.Symptoms includeFever and chillsSwollen glands or lymph nodesA rash with painful, red, tender skin. The skin may blister and scab over.Your health care provider may take a sample or culture from your skin or do a blood test to identify the bacteria causing infection. Treatment is with antibiotics. They may be oral in mild cases, or intravenous (by IV) for more severe cases.

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cellulitis
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30 you old female, c/o severe rash, itch with lesions spreading from neck,peripheral and lower Abdomen in a period over ...See More

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ERYSEPELAS, cellulitis responded well to treatment.


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A 62 years old man c /o difficulty in urination at night. Forked stream. Unsatisfactory urination. Sneezing alternating ...See More

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Suggested gonorrhea in past,urethral structure and forked urination


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