RARE CASES OF ERYSIPELAS IN ADOLESCENTS
The erysipelas are a widespread infectious disease among the elderly and relatively rare in children and adolescents. The purpose of this work is to inform practical doctors about the possibility of developing erysipelas in adolescence by the example of two clinical observations. Clinical case number #1: patient 17 years old, schoolgirl - diagnosis: primary erysipelas of the right foot, erythematous form, easy course; In the general analysis of blood there was no leukocytosis. Clinical case #2: patient 16 years old, student - diagnosis: primary erysipelas of the left tibia, erythematous hemorrhagic form, severe course with severe intoxication and background cardiovascular pathology; in the general analysis of blood there was no leukocytosis expected in such cases (!); however, the concentration of the C-reactive protein was significantly increased.