ERYSIPELOTHRIX Meaning and
Definition
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Erysipelothrix is a genus of bacteria belonging to the order Erysipelotrichales. These bacteria are Gram-positive, non-spore-forming, non-motile, facultatively anaerobic rods. The genus was first identified and named in the late 19th century by Friedrich Fehleisen, a German physician and microbiologist.
Erysipelothrix species are commonly found in the environment, particularly in soil, plants, and animal sources such as fish, birds, and mammals. The primary pathogenic species within this genus is Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae, which can cause a variety of infections in both animals and humans. In animals, E. rhusiopathiae is responsible for a condition known as swine erysipelas, a highly contagious disease affecting pigs. In humans, it can cause erysipelas-like skin infections, especially in individuals who handle infected animals or contaminated animal products.
Erysipelothrix infections in humans are usually acquired through direct contact with the organism, such as via cuts or abrasions on the skin. These infections may present as localized skin lesions, often accompanied by redness, pain, and swelling. In severe cases, systemic illness with symptoms like fever and chills can occur. Diagnosis of Erysipelothrix infections is typically achieved by culturing the organism from the affected site, followed by microbiological identification and characterization.
Treatment of erysipelothrix infections often involves antimicrobial therapy, particularly with antibiotics like penicillin or erythromycin. Prompt diagnosis and treatment are essential to prevent complications and the potential spread of infection.
Common Misspellings for ERYSIPELOTHRIX
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Etymology of ERYSIPELOTHRIX
The word "Erysipelothrix" is derived from the Greek roots "erysipelas" and "thrix". "Erysipelas" is a term referring to a bacterial skin infection, specifically caused by Streptococcus pyogenes, while "thrix" means hair. The term "Erysipelothrix" was coined by the German physician Friedrich Fehleisen in 1883 to describe a new genus of bacteria that he had discovered and observed to cause erysipelas-like symptoms in animals. Hence, the name "Erysipelothrix" literally means "erysipelas-like bacteria".
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