Synonym(s)
black wound
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Term used to describe black deposits (crusts) or necroses, which generally occur in the case of burns, inflammation and insect bites or stings. Eschar is one of the main criteria in the diagnosis of some rickettsialpox and anthrax. The name is derived from the Greek word "eschara" (= crust).
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer