erysipelas
Streptococcal skin affliction
Erysipelas is a bacterial skin infection causing raised, bright red patches with sharply defined edges, typically on the face or legs.
The infection spreads through the lymphatic system, producing fever, chills, and painful swelling.
Once called St.
Anthony's fire, it was often fatal before antibiotics: The erysipelas spread rapidly across her cheek.
Toxic reaction to fungal grain
- holy fireDivinely blessed combustion
- medievalOf the Middle Ages
- epidemicWidespread disease occurrence
- puerperal feverPost-childbirth uterine infection
Crimson-hued state
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
- warmthHeat you feel
- indurationAbnormal tissue firmness
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
butterfly rash · edema · bullae · vesicles · fever · chills · malaise · rigors
Fungus-derived infection fighter
- amoxicillinPenicillin-type bacteria killer
- cephalosporinsClass of antimicrobial drugs
- clindamycinLincosamide antibacterial agent
- vancomycinGlycopeptide antibiotic for resistant infections
antibiotics · elevation · rest · compression · hospitalization · IV therapy · wound care
Spherical bacteria in chains
- group A strepFlesh-eating disease pathogen
- toxinBiological-origin harm agent
- virulenceCapacity to cause disease
- colonizationForeign territorial takeover
Localized pus collection
- sepsisDangerous inflammatory infection response
- bacteremiaPathogens present in bloodstream
- lymphedemaSwelling from obstructed drainage
- endocarditisInflamed inner heart lining
- pinnaExternal ear structure
- lymph nodesImmune system filters
- lymphaticsImmune fluid transport system
- dermisLiving tissue under epidermis
Identifying disease through examination
- blood cultureTest for pathogens in circulation
- leukocytosisExcess circulating white cells
- dermoscopyMagnified skin surface examination
- biopsyTissue sample for diagnosis
St. Anthony's fire
Toxic reaction to fungal grain
redness
Crimson-hued state
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
- warmthHeat you feel
- indurationAbnormal tissue firmness
tenderness · butterfly rash · edema · bullae · vesicles · fever · chills · malaise · rigors
penicillin
Fungus-derived infection fighter
- amoxicillinPenicillin-type bacteria killer
- cephalosporinsClass of antimicrobial drugs
- clindamycinLincosamide antibacterial agent
vancomycin · antibiotics · elevation · rest · compression · hospitalization · IV therapy · wound care
streptococcus
Spherical bacteria in chains
- group A strepFlesh-eating disease pathogen
- toxinBiological-origin harm agent
- virulenceCapacity to cause disease
abscess
Localized pus collection
- sepsisDangerous inflammatory infection response
- bacteremiaPathogens present in bloodstream
- lymphedemaSwelling from obstructed drainage
lower extremity
- pinnaExternal ear structure
- lymph nodesImmune system filters
- lymphaticsImmune fluid transport system
clinical diagnosis
Identifying disease through examination
- blood cultureTest for pathogens in circulation
- leukocytosisExcess circulating white cells
- dermoscopyMagnified skin surface examination