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Saint Anthony's fire

Saint Anthony's fire (also known historically as Ignis Sacer and Holy Fire) may refer to one of several infectious diseases:

  • Anthrax
  • Ergotism (this meaning particularly common in France and Germany)
  • Erysipelas (this meaning particularly common in England and the United States)
  • Herpes zoster (this meaning particularly common in Italy and Malta)

See also

  • Saint Anthony (disambiguation)
  • St Anthony's Fire (Doctor Who)
 
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