erysipelas

Noun

Meaning

St. Anthony's fire; a febrile disease accompanied with a diffused inflammation of the skin, which, starting usually from a single point, spreads gradually over its surface. It is usually regarded as contagious, and often occurs epidemically.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

black death rose cellulitis ringworm clock hepatitis leprosy tetanus influenza diphtheria dysentery measles dermatitis scabies herpes
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Hypernyms

Saint Anthony's fire

Related terms

erythema

Examples

Cause Most cases of erysipelas are due to Streptococcus pyogenes (also known as beta-hemolytic group A streptococci ), although non-group A streptococci can also be the causative agent. Source: Internet

Erysipelas does not affect subcutaneous tissue. Source: Internet

Erysipelas can be distinguished from cellulitis by its raised advancing edges and sharp borders. Source: Internet

Wild boar may on occasion contract swine erysipelas through rodents or hog lice and ticks. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

Erysimum cheiranthoides Erysimum cheiri erysimum genus erysipelatoid erysipelatous erysipeloid