Erysipelas is a relatively common bacterial infection of the superficial layer of the skin, extending to the superficial lymphatic vessels within the skin, characterized by a raised, well-defined, tender, bright-red rash typically on the face or legs, though it can occur anywhere on the skin. It is a form of cellulitis and is potentially serious.
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Classification
ICD-10 ChapterXII: Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue 1 Communicable or Non-communicable Causative Agent
Causative Agent (category) Sources
1. Wikipedia: ICD-10
WikipediaList of chapters, Chapter XIIQuote, List of chapters, Chapter XII
Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
2. Wikipedia: Erysipelas
Wikipedialead paragraph
Erysipelas () is a relatively common bacterial infection of the superficial layer of the skin (upper dermis), extending to the superficial lymphatic vessels within the skin, characterized by a raised, well-defined, tender, bright-red rash, typically on the face or legs, but which can occur anywhere on the skin.
Lead section, disease-category statement
Erysipelas () is a relatively common bacterial infection of the superficial layer of the skin (upper dermis), extending to the superficial lymphatic vessels within the skin, characterized by a raised, well-defined, tender, bright-red rash, typically on the face or legs, but which can occur anywhere on the skin.
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