Erysipelas, a large retrospective study of aetiology and clinical presentation
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Erysipelas, a large retrospective study of aetiology and clinical presentation
BACKGROUND Erysipelas is a common and severe infection where the aetiology and optimal management is not well-studied. Here, we investigate the clinical features, bacteriological aetiology, and treatment of erysipelas. METHODS Episodes of erysipelas in a seven-years period in our institution were studied retrospectively using a pre-specified protocol and is presented with descriptive and comp...
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عنوان ژورنال: BMC Infectious Diseases
سال: 2015
ISSN: 1471-2334
DOI: 10.1186/s12879-015-1134-2