ERYSIPELAS IN INFANCY

摘要: Erysipelas is a red, spreading, indurated demarcated lesion involving the lymphatics of skin and caused by streptococci immunologically culturally members Lancefield group A but no serologic type. In an infant, although temperature may be elevated to 106 F., convulsions seldom occur (in 2 our series 42 patients). The begin within few hours after onset fever with appearance cellulitis, clearly edges rapidly develop. newborn infant it in umbilical region, from forceps abrasions or impetigo neonatorum, commonly diaper region. Later infancy more begins otitis media, acute rhinopharyngitis impetigo. spread infants than older patients seems undergo rapid exacerbations at times until administration sulfanilamide started,