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Erysipelas

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Erysipelas, also known as Saint Anthony’s fire, is a distinctive type of superficial cellulites of the skin with prominent lymphatic involvement.

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  • Mahé E, Toussaint P, Boutchnei S, Guiguen Y. Erysipeles dans la population jeune d’un hôpital militaire. Ann Dermatol Venerol 1999; 126: 593–9.

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  1. M. Balabanova
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  1. ‘A. Sygros’ Hospital, Department of Dermatology, University of Athens, 5, I. Dragoumi Street, 161 21, Athens, Greece

    Andreas D. Katsambas

  2. University Unit Allergology Professional and Environmental Dermatology, University of Florence, Via Alfani 37, 50 121, Florence, Italy

    Torello M. Lotti

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Balabanova, M. (2003). Erysipelas. In: Katsambas, A.D., Lotti, T.M. (eds) European Handbook of Dermatological Treatments. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-07131-1_28

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