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Erythrasma



Introduction: Erythrasma

An infection of the major skin folds caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium minutissimum. The infection occurs in moist areas such as the groin, armpit, skin folds and anywhere where skin rubs against skin.

Symptoms of Erythrasma

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Diagnostic Tests for Erythrasma

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Prevention of Erythrasma

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Definitions of Erythrasma:

A chronic bacterial infection of major folds of the skin, caused by Corynebacterium minutissimum. - (Source - Diseases Database)


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