It is a superficial form of bacterial infection or cellulitis (bacterial infection of subcutaneous tissue) affecting the skin. It can occur in people of any age group. It is caused by group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus. The affected part of the skin is very sharp, red, swollen, and may bleed sometimes. In infants, it occurs around the umbilical cord. Cold packs can relieve slight discomfort. Oral or intravenous penicillin is generally used to treat this condition.
Erysipelas Versus Cellulitis: Understanding the Bacterial Skin Infections
Erysipelas and cellulitis are bacterial skin infections that differ based on disease extent and causative organism.
Erysipelas - Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Erysipelas is a bacterial infection of the upper dermis, extending to the superficial lymphatic vessels within the skin. Read below to know more.
