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Erysipeloid

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Illustrations Definition	Symptoms Treatment

Illustrations

Erysipelas on the cheek

Erysipelas on the face

Definition Return to top

Erysipeloid is a type of dermatitis caused by bacteria.

Symptoms Return to top

Erysipeloid resembles erysipelas but tends to occur on the hands rather than the face. The hands generally appear red and swollen. The condition is often seen in fishermen and meat handlers.

Treatment Return to top

Antibiotics are usually the treatment of choice.

Update Date: 10/16/2006

Updated by: Michael S. Lehrer, M.D., Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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