Recurrent erysipelas of the face with hyperimmune reaction to group C streptococcus

Abstract

We present the case of a 73-year-old-woman, admitted in 2014 for n erysipelas of the face (figure 1a) beginning 3 days before, with red oedematous papules of the left temple, hyperthermia and chills the day after. Clinical examination did not find lymphadenopathy or skin lesion especially at her left ear. Blood samples showed a raised C reactive protein (CRP) to 120 mg/L without leukocytosis. Antinuclear antibodies were negative. Viral serologies (HIV, hepatitis C and B, EBV, parvovirus B19, VZV, mumps), viral PCR assay (EBV, parvovirus B19, CMV, VZV) and bacterial blood cultures were all negative Histopathological findings revealed a reactive infiltrate without vasculitis and necrosis.

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