Glossary

Erysipelas

Erysipelas

Erysipel·Also: Wundrose

Erysipelas is a bacterial infection of the upper layers of the skin that appears as a sharply defined, painful reddening with overheating. Fever and a general feeling of illness often occur as well.

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