Erysipeloid.
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.
Veraldi
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S
Institute of Dermatological Sciences, University of Milan, I.R.C.C.S. Foundation, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Mangiagalli and Regina Elena, Milan, Italy. stefano.veraldi@unimi.it
Girgenti
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V
Gianotti
R
R
D000368:Aged; D000818:Animals; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D002443:Ceftriaxone / Q000008:administration & dosage; D004887:Erysipeloid / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology*; D005260:Female; D005385:Fingers; D005399:Fishes / Q000382:microbiology*; D006229:Hand Dermatoses / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology*; D006801:Humans; D007273:Injections, Intramuscular; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D002443:Ceftriaxone