Question 233 · LEK · Surgical infections
Indicate the false statement concerning erysipelas:
- A. it is an infectious disease caused by staphylococci.
- B. infection may spread by the lymphatic system (so-called erysipelas migrans).
- C. onset is acute and the symptoms rapidly develop.
- D. high doses of benzylpenicillin are a treatment of choice.
- E. lesions are usually located on lower limbs or the face, skin necrosis and gangrene 79 z 117 29.06.2026, 14:15 Centrum Egzaminów Medycznych https://test.cem.edu.pl/pytcem/wyswietl_baza_pdf.php occur in some cases.
Hint
Identify the organism that causes this superficial dermal infection with a sharply demarcated, raised erythema.
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