erysipelas

• Nom désignant une infection bactérienne aiguë, généralement causée par un streptocoque, qui provoque sur la peau et les muqueuses des plaques d'un rouge foncé avec inflammation.

A noun referring to an acute bacterial infection, typically caused by streptococcus, that results in deep-red, inflamed areas on the skin and mucous membranes.

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1. Skin infectionC2formalmedical

   An acute bacterial infection of the upper layers of the skin, typically caused by Streptococcus bacteria, resulting in a raised, well-defined, bright red rash and often accompanied by fever and chills.

   Érysipèle

   • The patient was diagnosed with erysipelas on her lower leg.
   • Symptoms of erysipelas include a shiny, red, swollen area of skin.
   • Treatment for erysipelas usually involves a course of antibiotics.