ERYSIPELOID Meaning and
Definition
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Erysipeloid is a medical condition characterized by an acute, localized skin infection caused by specific bacteria. It is typically caused by the bacterium Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae, commonly found in animals such as pigs, turkeys, and fish. However, it can also be transmitted to humans through direct contact with infected animals or contaminated materials.
The infection usually occurs through cuts or breaks in the skin, and commonly affects individuals who work in occupations involving close contact with animals or meat handling. Upon infection, individuals may experience symptoms such as redness, swelling, warmth, and tenderness of the affected area, resembling an inflammation similar to that of a skin rash.
Erysipeloid primarily affects the skin, commonly the hands, fingers, or other exposed body areas, and is known for its distinct erythematous rash, which can be raised and well-demarcated. The condition is typically self-limiting, meaning it resolves on its own without medical intervention, within a few weeks.
Treatment for erysipeloid usually involves administering antibiotics, typically penicillin or erythromycin, to eliminate the bacterial infection. In some cases, antiseptic solutions or topical creams may also be prescribed to prevent secondary bacterial infections or soothe the affected area. Prevention can be achieved through proper hygiene practices, such as thorough handwashing, using protective gloves when handling animals, and ensuring the cleanliness of tools and equipment used in animal-related occupations.
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Erythema migrans or serpens, a mild dermatitis or erythema caused by infection from dead animal matter; it occurs in butchers, those who handle fish, and students in the dissecting room.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
Common Misspellings for ERYSIPELOID
- erysipeloud
- wrysipeloid
- srysipeloid
- drysipeloid
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- 4rysipeloid
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- eeysipeloid
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- efysipeloid
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- ertsipeloid
- ergsipeloid
- erhsipeloid
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Etymology of ERYSIPELOID
The word "Erysipeloid" is derived from the combination of two Greek roots: "erysipelēs" and "-oid".
1. The root "erysipelēs" (ἐρυσίπελες) comes from the Greek words "erythros" (ἔρυθρος) meaning "red" and "pelein" (πέλειν) meaning "to inflame". It refers to a bacterial infection characterized by red, inflamed skin.
2. The suffix "-oid" comes from the Greek word "eides" (εἶδες) meaning "resembling" or "like". It is commonly used in scientific and medical terminology to describe something that resembles or is similar to another thing.
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