Erysipelas

Erysipelas is an acute superficial bacterial infection of the skin that primarily involves the upper dermis and extends into the superficial cutaneous lymphatics It can occur in both pediatric and adult populations, most frequently presenting on the lower extremities and the face following a break in the cutaneous barrier The condition is clinically distinguished by a rapid onset of intense warmth, edema, and a bright red, indurated plaque characterized by sharply demarcated, raised borders, oft...

Erysipelas is an acute superficial bacterial infection of the skin that primarily involves the upper dermis and extends into the superficial cutaneous lymphatics It can occur in both pediatric and adult populations, most frequently presenting on the lower extremities and the face following a break in the cutaneous barrier Pathophysiologically, it is most often caused by beta-hemolytic streptococci, particularly group A *Streptococcus* (*Streptococcus pyogenes*)

The condition is clinically distinguished by a rapid onset of intense warmth, edema, and a bright red, indurated plaque characterized by sharply demarcated, raised borders, often accompanied by systemic features such as acute fever, chills, and regional lymphadenopathy

The condition is clinically distinguished by a rapid onset of intense warmth, edema, and a bright red, indurated plaque characterized by sharply demarcated, raised borders, often accompanied by systemic features such as acute fever, chills, and regional lymphadenopathy