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Differential diagnosis

Last reviewed dd mmm yyyy. Last edited dd mmm yyyy

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The differential diagnosis of erysipelas includes:

  • cellulitis
    • less well demarcated and deeper tissue involvement

  • erysipeloid:
    • fingers and backs of hand usually involved
    • most often in fishermen and meat handlers

  • necrotizing fascitiis

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