1) An eruption of pimples
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Ecthyma is an ulcerative pyoderma of the skin caused by bacteria such as Pseudomonas (the most common isolate), Streptococcus pyogenes, and Staphylococcus aureus. Because ecthyma extends into the dermis, it is often referred to as a deeper form of impetigo. Causes include insect bites and an ignored minor trauma. Wound cultures usually reveal that...
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• (n.) A cutaneous eruption, consisting of large, round pustules, upon an indurated and inflamed base.
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(ek-thi´mә) an ulcerative pyoderm usually caused by group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal infection at the site of minor trauma, predominantly involving the shins and feet, and generally healing with variable scar formation. an ulcerative pyoderma usually caused by infection with group A β-hemoly...
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An eruption of pimples
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Ec·thy'ma noun ;
plural Ecthymata . [ New Latin , from Greek ... pimple, from ... to break out.]
(Medicine) A cutaneous eruption, consisting of large, round pustules, upon an indurated and inflamed base.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: ek-thī′mă Definitions: 1. A pyogenic infection of the skin initiated by β-hemolytic streptococci and characterized by adherent crusts beneath which ulceration occurs; the ulcers may be single or multiple, and heal with scar formation.
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Ecthyma is a pyogenic infection of the skin apparently caused by both streptococci and staphylococci, alone or in combination, and is characterized by a dark crust covering a pus filled ulcer, both being surrounded by a broad rim of erythema. The primary lesion is a pustule. Ecthyma is more common in tropical areas of the world, and is more common ...
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Ecthyma is an ulcerative pyoderma of the skin that usually arises on the lower extremities and is caused by group A beta-hemolytic streptococci (in the tropics) and S. aureus (in urban settings and temperate climates). Because ecthyma extends into the dermis, it is often referred to as a deeper form of impetigo.
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