Erysipelas produces a rash that is red, slightly swollen, very
defined (well demarcated), warm, and tender to the touch. This
individual has infection in the skin on both sides of the face,
however, bilateral (both side) involvement is infrequent.
Erysipelas may produce symptoms that affect the entire body
(systemic) such as fever and chills.
Review Date: 10/04/2010
Reviewed By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of
Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of
Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director,
A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
