CASES FOR DIAGNOSIS Chronic Plantar Ulcer in an Immigrant from Africa Úlcera plantar crónica en inmigrante africano Medical History
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Culture of the exudate revealed Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus equisimilis. Radiographs of the chest, foot, and ankle were normal. Serology showed evidence of past infection with hepatitis B virus but was negative for human immunodeficiency virus. Other laboratory tests, including complete blood count, coagulation studies, biochemistry, liver and kidney function tests, and serology, were normal or negative.
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CASES FOR DIAGNOSIS Chronic Plantar Ulcer in an Immigrant from Africa Úlcera plantar crónica en inmigrante africano Medical History
Culture of the exudate revealed Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus equisimilis. Radiographs of the chest, foot, and ankle were normal. Serology showed evidence of past infection with hepatitis B virus but was negative for human immunodeficiency virus. Other laboratory tests, including complete blood count, coagulation studies, biochemistry, liver and kidney function tests, and serology, we...
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تاریخ انتشار 2017