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Patients typically develop symptoms including high [[fevers]], [[tremor|shaking]], [[chills]], [[fatigue (physical)|fatigue]], [[headaches]], [[vomiting]] followed by the erythematous skin lesion which enlarges rapidly. | |||
==History and Symptoms== | ==History and Symptoms== | ||
Patients typically develop symptoms including high [[fevers]], [[tremor|shaking]], [[chills]], [[fatigue (physical)|fatigue]], [[headaches]], [[vomiting]], and general illness within 48 hours of the initial infection. The erythematous skin lesion enlarges rapidly and has a sharply demarcated raised edge. It appears as a red, swollen, warm, hardened and painful [[rash]], similar in consistency to an orange peel. More severe infections can result in [[vesicles]], [[blister|bullae]], and [[petechiae]], with possible skin [[necrosis]]. [[Lymph node]]s may be swollen, and [[lymphedema]] may occur. Occasionally, a red streak extending to the lymph node can be seen. | Patients typically develop symptoms including high [[fevers]], [[tremor|shaking]], [[chills]], [[fatigue (physical)|fatigue]], [[headaches]], [[vomiting]], and general illness within 48 hours of the initial infection. The erythematous skin lesion enlarges rapidly and has a sharply demarcated raised edge. It appears as a red, swollen, warm, hardened and painful [[rash]], similar in consistency to an orange peel. More severe infections can result in [[vesicles]], [[blister|bullae]], and [[petechiae]], with possible skin [[necrosis]]. [[Lymph node]]s may be swollen, and [[lymphedema]] may occur. Occasionally, a red streak extending to the lymph node can be seen. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Patients typically develop symptoms including high fevers, shaking, chills, fatigue, headaches, vomiting followed by the erythematous skin lesion which enlarges rapidly.
History and Symptoms
Patients typically develop symptoms including high fevers, shaking, chills, fatigue, headaches, vomiting, and general illness within 48 hours of the initial infection. The erythematous skin lesion enlarges rapidly and has a sharply demarcated raised edge. It appears as a red, swollen, warm, hardened and painful rash, similar in consistency to an orange peel. More severe infections can result in vesicles, bullae, and petechiae, with possible skin necrosis. Lymph nodes may be swollen, and lymphedema may occur. Occasionally, a red streak extending to the lymph node can be seen.
The infection may occur on any part of the skin including the face, arms, fingers, legs and toes, but it tends to favor the extremities. Fat tissue is most susceptible to infection, and facial areas typically around the eyes, ears, and cheeks. Repeated infection of the extremities can lead to chronic swelling (lymphadenitis).
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