What Is It/		How Is It Recognized/	Is Massage indicated
Condition Name	What Are They?		How Are They Recognized?	or Contraindicated?
Erysipelas		Erysipelas is a streptococ-	A distinct margin between the	This is a bacterial infection that
(page 6)		cus infection that kills skin	reddened, affected area and the	can invade both the lymph and
		cells, leading to painful in-	surrounding unaffected areas	circulatory systems. Massage is
		flammation of the skin. It	marks this condition. When it oc-	systemically contraindicated until
		usually occurs on the face	curs on the face, it often creates a	the infection has completely
		or lower leg.	red "butterfly" shape over the	passed.
			cheeks and bridge of the nose.
			Fever and signs of systemic infec-
			tion can accompany it.

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