Saint Anthony Fire (Erysipelas) 1
General: Acute localized inflammation of the skin and subcutaneous tissue; erysipelas is a febrile infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, most commonly caused by Streptococcus, characterized by the acute onset of a red, indurated expanding plaque that nearly disappears with the use of antibiotics; sometimes caused by Staphylococcus.
Ocular: Conjunctivitis; blepharitis; elephantiasis and gangrene of lid; ptosis; dacryocystitis; cellulitis of orbit; keratitis; panophthalmitis; uveitis; eyelid involvement.
Clinical: Edema; fever; rigor; vesicles; tenderness; headache; vomiting; localized pain.
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