Erysipelas natural history, complications and prognosis

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Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

  • Spread of infection to other areas of body through the bloodstream (bacteremia), including septic arthritis and infective endocarditis (heart valves).
  • Septic shock.
  • Recurrence of infection – Erysipelas can recur in 18-30% of cases even after antibiotic treatment.
  • Lymphatic damage
  • Necrotizing fasciitis -- AKA "the flesh-eating bug." A potentially-deadly exacerbation of the infection if it spreads to deeper tissue.

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