Clinical Diagnosis · Integumentary System · Hard
Erysipelas
Meaning: A superficial bacterial skin infection causing a bright red, raised, sharply demarcated area, often on the face or legs.
In practice: Her shiny red cheek with a sharp raised edge was diagnosed as erysipelas.
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