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S: http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1052445-treatment (last access: 11 October 2015); http://www.healthline.com/health/erysipelas#Overview1 (last access: 11 October 2015); DORLAND p. 642.

N: 1. late 14c., skin disease also known as St. Anthony’s Fire, from Greek erysipelas, perhaps from erythros “red”, see red (1) + pella “skin”, see film (n.).
2. Contagious infection of the skin and underlying tissue, caused by group A B-hemolytic streptococcus bacteria.
3. Erysipelas causes affected areas of skin to turn bright red and become slightly swollen. The swollen blotches have a distinct border and slowly expand into the surrounding skin.
4. The lesions are most commonly seen on the face, scalp, hands, and legs.
5. They feel hot to the touch and the patient is feverish.

S: 1. http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?allowed_in_frame=0&search=erysipelas&searchmode=none (last access: 3 September 2014). 2, 3, 4 & 5. EncBrit – http://global.britannica.com/science/erysipelas (last access: 3 September 2014).

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CR: microbe