Erysipelas: Difference between revisions

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Spread of infection to other areas of body through the bloodstream (bacteremia), including septic arthritis and infective endocarditis (heart valves).
Septic shock.
Recurrence of infection – Erysipelas can recur in 18-30% of cases even after antibiotic treatment.
Lymphatic damage
Necrotizing fasciitis -- AKA "the flesh-eating bug." A potentially-deadly exacerbation of the infection if it spreads to deeper tissue.

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-==Treatment==
-Depending on the severity, treatment involves either oral or intravenous antibiotics, using [[penicillin]]s, clindamycin or [[erythromycin]]. While illness symptoms resolve in a day or two, the skin may take weeks to return to normal.
 ==Complications==