erysipelas
/ˌɛrɪˈsɪpɪləs/
noun
- A bacterial skin infection that causes red, swollen, and painful patches, usually on the face or legs.
- The doctor diagnosed the patient with erysipelas and prescribed antibiotics.
- Erysipelas often appears as a bright red rash with a raised edge.
- Without treatment, erysipelas can spread to deeper tissues.