CELLULITIS: A mnemonic to increase accuracy of cellulitis diagnosis
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Diagnosis and management of cellulitis.
Cellulitis is an acute, spreading, pyogenic inflammation of the lower dermis and associated subcutaneous tissue. It is a skin and soft tissue infection that results in high morbidity and severe financial costs to healthcare providers worldwide. Cellulitis is managed by several clinical specialists including primary care physicians, surgeons, general medics, and dermatologists. We assess the mos...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Dermatology Online Journal
سال: 2019
ISSN: 1087-2108
DOI: 10.5070/d3251042620