Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
erysipelas
noun
/ˌɛr.ɪˈsɪ.pəl.əs/
Definition
Erysipelas is a bacterial skin infection that primarily affects the upper layers of the skin.
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with erysipelas after experiencing symptoms like sudden fever and skin redness.
- Doctors recommended antibiotics to treat the erysipelas infection effectively.
- After the erysipelas cleared up, the patient received advice on skincare to prevent future infections.
Meaning
It is characterized by red, swollen patches of skin, often accompanied by fever and chills.
Synonyms
- St. Anthony’s fire
- Cellulitis
- Infectious dermatitis
