Infectious Diseases
Cutaneous erysipeloid
Mild
ICD-10: A26 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: त्वचा संक्रमण · தமிழ்: தோல் தொற்று · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಚರ್ಮ ಸೋಂಕು · తెలుగు: చర్మ ఇన్ఫెక్షన్ · বাংলা: চামড়ার সংক্রমণ · मराठी: त्वचा संसर्ग · ગુજરાતી: ચામડીનો ચેપ
About this condition
Cutaneous erysipeloid is a mild skin infection caused by bacteria commonly found in fish, shellfish, and raw meat, affecting people who handle these products occupationally. It typically causes red, swollen patches on the fingers or hands with a burning sensation, but rarely spreads beyond the skin. The infection usually resolves on its own or with simple antibiotic treatment.
Common symptoms
red skin rash
swelling
burning sensation
skin lesions on fingers
mild fever
joint pain
When to see a doctor: if symptoms persist beyond 3-5 days
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | त्वचा संक्रमण · उंगलियों पर लालिमा · सूजन और जलन · एरिसिपेलॉइड |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | தோல் தொற்று · விரல்களில் சிவப்பு · வீக்கம் மற்றும் எரிச்சல் · எரிசிபெலாய்ட் |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಚರ್ಮ ಸೋಂಕು · ಬೆರಳುಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಕೆಂಪು · ಊತ ಮತ್ತು ಸುಡುವಿಕೆ · ಎರಿಸಿಪೆಲಾಯ್ಡ್ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | చర్మ ఇన్ఫెక్షన్ · వేళ్ళపై ఎరుపు · వాపు మరియు మంట · ఎరిసిపెలాయిడ్ |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | চামড়ার সংক্রমণ · আঙুলে লাল ফুসকুড়ি · ফোলাভাব ও জ্বালা · এরিসিপেলয়েড |
| Marathi (मराठी) | त्वचा संसर्ग · बोटांवर लालसरपणा · सूज आणि जळजळ · एरिसिपेलॉइड |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | ચામડીનો ચેપ · આંગળીઓ પર લાલાશ · સોજો અને બળતરા · એરિસિપેલોઇડ |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Cutaneous erysipeloid?
red skin rash, swelling, burning sensation, skin lesions on fingers, mild fever, joint pain.
When should I see a doctor?
if symptoms persist beyond 3-5 days
Is Cutaneous erysipeloid common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Cutaneous erysipeloid?
Severity is classified as Mild. if symptoms persist beyond 3-5 days.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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