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Group A Streptococcal Infections

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Cellulitis and Erysipelas

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Cellulitis is inflammation of the skin and deep underlying tissues.

Erysipelas is an inflammatory disease of the upper layers of the skin.

Understanding Cellulitis and Erysipelas

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Last Updated August 01, 2008

Last Reviewed August 01, 2008