1/2. Recurrent erysipelas caused by group B streptococcus organisms.Group B beta-hemolytic streptococcus (GBS) has emerged as a major cause of neonatal infections. Serious GBS infections in adults occur most frequently when predisposing illness is present. Recurrent erysipelas caused by GBS is reported in a woman who had chronic lymphedema after a radical hysterectomy and radiation therapy. Type III GBS was identified from cultures of vulvar vesicles, vaginal mucosa, and blood. Prophylactic penicillin v potassium therapy prevented further episodes of erysipelas. Group B beta-hemolytic streptococcus should be considered a possible cause of erysipelas or cellulitis.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = erysipelas (Clic here for more details about this article) |
2/2. Secondary milia following bullous erysipelas.Secondary milia associated with bullous erysipelas developed in the right leg of a 64-year-old woman. The milia, measuring up to 6 mm, appeared one month after healing of the erysipelas. Findings of histopathologic and immunohistochemical studies showed that the milia were related to dilated eccrine ducts and not to the hair follicle. Topical treatment with 0.05 percent tretinoin cream resulted in almost full resolution of the lesions.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.85714285714286keywords = erysipelas (Clic here for more details about this article) |