What Is Erysipelas?
8. Diagnosis
When you see a doctor about your symptoms, they will want to perform a physical exam on you. This will involve checking the infected area and to see if other parts of the body are affected also. They may also need to ask about any other symptoms you might have. A doctor is also likely to ask you questions about your medical history.
In most cases, a brief physical exam and knowledge of the patient’s medical history will be enough to make a diagnosis. If the doctor is not sure, however, then additional tests may be needed. This can mean blood samples and tissue samples that will help to look for the group A Streptococcus bacterium.
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