Erysipeloid Information and Treatment
Erysipeloid is an acute bacterial infection of the skin and other organs caused by the microorganism Erysipelothrix rusiopathiae (formerly known as E. insidiosa ). People acquire the infection with infected fish, poultry, shellfish and animals. Infection can be occurred by bacteria enter in the cut on the skin that allows entry of the bacteria. People who are affected by Erysipeloid include farmers, veterinary surgeons, butchers, fisherman and cooks. Mostly it occurs on the hands and hands appear red and swollen. This disease is also known as Rosenbach erysipeloid. Systemic symptoms such as fever and chills are not as common as with erysipelas.
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