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ST ANTHONYS FIRE [1 record]

Record 1 2004-11-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • The Skin
DEF

An acute superficial form of cellulitis involving the dermal lymphatics, usually caused by infection with group A streptococci, and chiefly characterized by a peripherally spreading hot, bright red, edematous, brawny, infiltrated, and sharply circumscribed plaque with a raised indurated border.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareil cutané
DEF

Dermite streptococcique aiguë caractérisée par la présence d'une plaque rouge et odématiée limitée par un bourrelet périphérique qui en constitue la zone de croissance.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Piel
DEF

Infección de la piel y los tejidos subcutáneos causada casi siempre por estreptococos.

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