Erysipelas (St. Anthony’s Fire) | Figure 4.9
A: Abscess
(Courtesy of Dr. Paul Getz)
B: Cellulitis
(Courtesy of Dr. Paul Getz)
C: Erysipelas
(Courtesy of CDC: Dr. Thomas
Sellers, Emory University) |
(Figure 4.9C) - Superficial type of cellulitis with significant dermal lymphatic involvement; typically due to GAS
- Presents as a well-defined, bright red indurated plaque with sharp, raised borders commonly on the face or legs, ± constitutional symptoms
- Treatment of choice: PCN (if PCN-allergic can use macrolide)
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