Preferred Name |
Erysipelas |
Definitions |
Erysipelas is a relatively common bacterial infection of the superficial layer of the skin (upper dermis), extending to the superficial lymphatic vessels within the skin, characterized by a raised, well-defined, tender, bright red rash, typically on the face or legs, but which can occur anywhere on the skin. It is a form of cellulitis and is potentially serious. Erysipelas is usually caused by the bacteria Streptococcus pyogenes. |
ID |
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/ICDO_0000261 |
alternative term |
St. Anthony's fire |
definition |
Erysipelas is a relatively common bacterial infection of the superficial layer of the skin (upper dermis), extending to the superficial lymphatic vessels within the skin, characterized by a raised, well-defined, tender, bright red rash, typically on the face or legs, but which can occur anywhere on the skin. It is a form of cellulitis and is potentially serious. Erysipelas is usually caused by the bacteria Streptococcus pyogenes. |
definition editor |
Grace Whah, Oliver He |
has icd10 code |
A46 |
label |
Erysipelas |
prefixIRI |
ICDO:0000261 |
prefLabel |
Erysipelas |
source |
https://www.icd10data.com/ICD10CM/Codes/A00-B99/A30-A49/A46-/A46 |
subClassOf |