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Erysipeloid
Erisipeloide
CategoryDefinition
A disease caused by an infection with the gram-positive bacteria Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae. This disease is characterised by localised cellulitis. Transmission is by direct cutaneous contact with Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae, often in individuals handling seafood and raw meat.
Index Terms
ErysipeloidErysipelothrix infectionCutaneous erysipeloidLocalised cutaneous erysipeloidDisseminated cutaneous erysipeloidDiffuse cutaneous erysipeloidSepsis due to Erysipelothrix without mention of septic shocksepsis due to Erysipelothrix NOSSepsis due to Erysipelothrix with septic shock