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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Luke Rusowicz-Orazem, B.S.
Overview
Primary prevention of Erysipelas involves preventing pathogenesis from streptococcal infection, as well as preventing the original streptococcal infection.
Primary Prevention
- Primary prevention of Erysipelas involves preventing pathogenesis from streptococcal infection.
- Avoiding cutaneous barrier disruptions, such as cuts, abrasions, or ulcers.[1]
- Maintaining a BMI below overweight and obesity through lifestyle factors, including diet and exercise.
- Prophylactic administration of penicillin if streptococcal infection is confirmed.[2]
- Measures to prevent streptoccocal infection are also important to prevent Erysipelas.[3]
- Avoiding direct contact with infected individuals.
- Practicing good hygiene, such as hand-washing.
- Avoiding cutaneous disruptions.
- Maintaining immunocompetence.
References
- ↑ Inghammar M, Rasmussen M, Linder A (2014). "Recurrent erysipelas--risk factors and clinical presentation". BMC Infect. Dis. 14: 270. doi:10.1186/1471-2334-14-270. PMC 4033615. PMID 24884840.
- ↑ Thomas K, Crook A, Foster K, Mason J, Chalmers J, Bourke J, Ferguson A, Level N, Nunn A, Williams H (2012). "Prophylactic antibiotics for the prevention of cellulitis (erysipelas) of the leg: results of the UK Dermatology Clinical Trials Network's PATCH II trial". Br. J. Dermatol. 166 (1): 169–78. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2133.2011.10586.x. PMC 3494300. PMID 21910701.
- ↑ "Group A Strep | Questions and Answers | GAS | CDC".