Definition:
Erysipeloid is a cutaneous disease characerized by indolent cellulitis. This disease is common among meat and fish handlers.
Diagnosis:
Erysipeloid is confirmed due to the presence of the erysipelas in the affected areas.
Treatment:
Topical and oral antibiotics are the prescribed treatments for the disease.
Symptoms and Signs:
The most common symptom of erysipeloid are swollen hands. Erysipelas also occur but more often in the hands and arms.
Causes:
The disease is caused by Streptococcus bacteria.
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