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==Complications==
==Complications==
Complications of Erysipelas occur if the infectious pathogen is not treated, including the following:
Complications of Erysipelas occur if the infectious pathogen is not treated, including the following:
*Increased severity of [[lesions]], including [[haemorrhagic]], [[bullous]], [[abscess|abscessing]] and [[necrotic]]<ref name="pmid21198795">{{cite journal |vauthors=Krasagakis K, Samonis G, Valachis A, Maniatakis P, Evangelou G, Tosca A |title=Local complications of erysipelas: a study of associated risk factors |journal=Clin. Exp. Dermatol. |volume=36 |issue=4 |pages=351–4 |year=2011 |pmid=21198795 |doi=10.1111/j.1365-2230.2010.03978.x |url=}}</ref>
*Increased severity of [[lesions]], including [[haemorrhagic]], [[bullous]], [[abscess|abscessing]] and [[necrotic]] ([[necrotizing fasciitis]])<ref name="pmid21198795">{{cite journal |vauthors=Krasagakis K, Samonis G, Valachis A, Maniatakis P, Evangelou G, Tosca A |title=Local complications of erysipelas: a study of associated risk factors |journal=Clin. Exp. Dermatol. |volume=36 |issue=4 |pages=351–4 |year=2011 |pmid=21198795 |doi=10.1111/j.1365-2230.2010.03978.x |url=}}</ref>
*Osteoarticular complications, including [[bursitis]], [[osteitis]], [[tendinitis]], and [[arthritis]]<ref name="pmid14726873">{{cite journal |vauthors=Coste N, Perceau G, Léone J, Young P, Carsuzaa F, Bernardeau K, Bernard P |title=Osteoarticular complications of erysipelas |journal=J. Am. Acad. Dermatol. |volume=50 |issue=2 |pages=203–9 |year=2004 |pmid=14726873 |doi=10.1016/S0190 |url=}}</ref>
*Osteoarticular complications, including [[bursitis]], [[osteitis]], [[tendinitis]], and [[arthritis]]<ref name="pmid14726873">{{cite journal |vauthors=Coste N, Perceau G, Léone J, Young P, Carsuzaa F, Bernardeau K, Bernard P |title=Osteoarticular complications of erysipelas |journal=J. Am. Acad. Dermatol. |volume=50 |issue=2 |pages=203–9 |year=2004 |pmid=14726873 |doi=10.1016/S0190 |url=}}</ref>
*[[Bacteremia]], resulting from spread of infection from the [[epidermis]] to the [[bloodstream]].<ref name="urlErysipelas: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia">{{cite web |url=https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000618.htm |title=Erysipelas: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia |format= |work= |accessdate=}}</ref>
*[[Bacteremia]], resulting from spread of infection from the [[epidermis]] to the [[bloodstream]].<ref name="urlErysipelas: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia">{{cite web |url=https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000618.htm |title=Erysipelas: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia |format= |work= |accessdate=}}</ref>
Spread of infection to other areas of body through the bloodstream ([[bacteremia]]), including septic arthritis and infective [[endocarditis]] (heart valves).
*[[Septic shock]]<ref name="urlSeptic shock: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia">{{cite web |url=https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000668.htm |title=Septic shock: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia |format= |work= |accessdate=}}</ref>
*[[Septic shock]]<ref name="urlSeptic shock: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia">{{cite web |url=https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000668.htm |title=Septic shock: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia |format= |work= |accessdate=}}</ref>
*Chronic, recurrent Erysipelas due to increased susceptibility from damaged [[cutaneous]] [[lymph vessels]]<ref name="pmid17387234">{{cite journal |vauthors=Koster JB, Kullberg BJ, van der Meer JW |title=Recurrent erysipelas despite antibiotic prophylaxis: an analysis from case studies |journal=Neth J Med |volume=65 |issue=3 |pages=89–94 |year=2007 |pmid=17387234 |doi= |url=}}</ref>
*Chronic, recurrent Erysipelas due to increased susceptibility from damaged [[cutaneous]] [[lymph vessels]]<ref name="pmid17387234">{{cite journal |vauthors=Koster JB, Kullberg BJ, van der Meer JW |title=Recurrent erysipelas despite antibiotic prophylaxis: an analysis from case studies |journal=Neth J Med |volume=65 |issue=3 |pages=89–94 |year=2007 |pmid=17387234 |doi= |url=}}</ref>
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*Lymphatic damage and [[lymphedema]]<ref name="urlErysipelas and cellulitis: Overview - National Library of Medicine - PubMed Health">{{cite web |url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0078236/ |title=Erysipelas and cellulitis: Overview - National Library of Medicine - PubMed Health |format= |work= |accessdate=}}</ref>
*Lymphatic damage and [[lymphedema]]<ref name="urlErysipelas and cellulitis: Overview - National Library of Medicine - PubMed Health">{{cite web |url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0078236/ |title=Erysipelas and cellulitis: Overview - National Library of Medicine - PubMed Health |format= |work= |accessdate=}}</ref>
*[[Streptococcal]] [[toxic shock syndrome]]<ref name="pmid26866211">{{cite journal |vauthors=Ferretti JJ, Stevens DL, Fischetti VA, Stevens DL, Bryant AE |title= |journal= |volume= |issue= |pages= |year= |pmid=26866211 |doi= |url=}}</ref>
*[[Streptococcal]] [[toxic shock syndrome]]<ref name="pmid26866211">{{cite journal |vauthors=Ferretti JJ, Stevens DL, Fischetti VA, Stevens DL, Bryant AE |title= |journal= |volume= |issue= |pages= |year= |pmid=26866211 |doi= |url=}}</ref>
*[[Necrotizing fasciitis]] -- AKA "the flesh-eating bug." A potentially-deadly exacerbation of the infection if it spreads to deeper tissue.


==Prognosis==
==Prognosis==

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Overview

Natural History

  • Erysipelas onset begins shortly after streptococcal infection.[1]
    • An initial lesion forms with localized erythema and edema
    • Advancing from the initial location is rapid, with raised and sharply demarcated boundaries from surrounding unaffected tissue.
    • Untreated, the lesions will spread, while the initial manifestation resolves.
    • Systemic symptoms, including fever, chills, and vomiting may occur as the inflammation persists and spreads.
  • If left untreated, Erysipelas will not usually be self-resolved and can lead to life-threatening complications.[2]

Complications

Complications of Erysipelas occur if the infectious pathogen is not treated, including the following:

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References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Ferretti JJ, Stevens DL, Fischetti VA, Stevens DL, Bryant AE. PMID 26866211. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  2. 2.0 2.1 "Erysipelas and cellulitis: Overview - National Library of Medicine - PubMed Health".
  3. Krasagakis K, Samonis G, Valachis A, Maniatakis P, Evangelou G, Tosca A (2011). "Local complications of erysipelas: a study of associated risk factors". Clin. Exp. Dermatol. 36 (4): 351–4. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2230.2010.03978.x. PMID 21198795.
  4. Coste N, Perceau G, Léone J, Young P, Carsuzaa F, Bernardeau K, Bernard P (2004). "Osteoarticular complications of erysipelas". J. Am. Acad. Dermatol. 50 (2): 203–9. doi:10.1016/S0190. PMID 14726873.
  5. "Erysipelas: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia".
  6. "Septic shock: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia".
  7. Koster JB, Kullberg BJ, van der Meer JW (2007). "Recurrent erysipelas despite antibiotic prophylaxis: an analysis from case studies". Neth J Med. 65 (3): 89–94. PMID 17387234.
  8. Velciov S, Gluhovschi G, Feier V, Curescu M, Trandafirescu V, Petrică L, Gluhovschi C, Bob F, Bozdog G, Gadalean F, Florescu C, Bobu M, Chiliban A (2010). "Elements of renal injury in patients with erysipelas". Rom J Intern Med. 48 (2): 179–85. PMID 21428183.
  9. Gunderson CG, Chang JJ (2013). "Risk of deep vein thrombosis in patients with cellulitis and erysipelas: a systematic review and meta-analysis". Thromb. Res. 132 (3): 336–40. doi:10.1016/j.thromres.2013.07.021. PMID 23948644.

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