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Wikipedia: Erysipelas
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The English Wikipedia article "Erysipelas", consulted for facts cited on Medicine Atlas entities.
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Wikipedia: Erysipelas
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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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