Erysipeloid

Clin Exp Dermatol. 2009 Dec;34(8):e605-7. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2230.2009.03292.x. Epub 2009 May 22.

Abstract

We report a case of erysipeloid in a 73-year-old woman. The disease was characterized clinically by erythematous and erosive lesions on three fingers of the left hand. Diagnosis was made based on the patient's occupation (housewife), history of previous traumatic contact with a scorpion fish, typical inflammatory lesions located on one hand, lack of severe systemic features, mild laboratory abnormalities and rapid remission after specific treatment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Animals
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / administration & dosage
  • Ceftriaxone / administration & dosage
  • Erysipeloid / drug therapy
  • Erysipeloid / microbiology*
  • Female
  • Fingers
  • Fishes / microbiology*
  • Hand Dermatoses / drug therapy
  • Hand Dermatoses / microbiology*
  • Humans
  • Injections, Intramuscular
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Ceftriaxone