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Erysipelas : Complications

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Complications List

Complications could include:
  • Recurrent erysipelas

Complications Overview Articles

Erysipelas
In some patients, the bacteria may travel to the blood. This results in a condition called bacteremia.
Source:ADAM
Date:October 15, 2008
Erysipelas
With prompt treatment, the prognosis from erysipelas is excellent. Delay of treatment, however, increases the chance for bacteremia and the potential for death from overwhelming sepsis.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine

Specific Complications Articles

Sepsis
Sepsis is a severe illness in which the bloodstream is overwhelmed by bacteria.Sepsis is caused by a bacterial infection that can begin anywhere in the body. Common places where an infection might start include:.The bowel(usually seen with periton...
Source:ADAM
Date:September 28, 2008
Sepsis
Sepsis refers to a bacterial infection in the bloodstream or body tissues. This is a very broad term covering the presence of many types of microscopic diseasecausing organisms.Sepsis is also called bacteremia.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Infection and Sepsis
Description Infection is characterized by an inflammatory response to the presence of microorganisms in the body. This response may include fever, chills, redness, swelling, pus formation and other responses.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer
Gangrene
Gangrene is the death of tissue in part of the body.Gangrene happens when a body part loses its blood supply. This may happen from injury, an infection, or other causes.
Source:ADAM
Date:May 19, 2008
Gangrene
Gangrene is the death of tissue caused by the lack of blood supply.The severity of gangrene is wide-ranging. It can affect a minuscule skin area or a finger or toe, or even an entire limb such as an arm, a foot, or a leg.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Gangrene
Gangrene is a term used to describe the decay or death of an organ, tissue, or bone caused by a lack of oxygen and nutrients. It is a complication resulting from tissue injuries(such as frostbite), the obstruction of blood flow, or the processes o...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Gangrene
Gangrene is the term used to describe the decay or death of an organ or tissue caused by a lack of blood supply. It is a complication resulting from infectious or inflammatory processes, injury, or degenerative changes associated with chronic dise...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Shock
Shock is a life-threatening condition that occurs when the body is not getting enough blood flow. This can damage multiple organs.
Source:ADAM
Date:February 19, 2008
Shock
Shock is a medical emergency in which the organs and tissues of the body are not receiving an adequate flow of blood. This deprives the organs and tissues of oxygen(carried in the blood) and allows the buildup of waste products.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Shock
Shock occurs when the body''s organs and tissues do not receive an adequate flow of blood. Inadequate blood flow deprives the organs and tissues of oxygen and allows the buildup of waste products.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
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