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Erysipelas
Author(s) -
Ronnen Meir,
Suster Saul,
Millet Miriam Schewach,
Modan Michaela
Publication year - 1985
Publication title -
international journal of dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.677
H-Index - 93
eISSN - 1365-4632
pISSN - 0011-9059
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-4362.1985.tb05750.x
Subject(s) - erysipelas , medicine , population , disease , respiratory tract , upper respiratory tract infection , retrospective cohort study , surgery , dermatology , respiratory system , environmental health
A retrospective study of 526 adult patients admitted to the Sheba Medical Center for treatment of erysipelas during the period 1972–1982 showed a steady increase in the number of cases admitted as well as a striking change in its classical pattern of distribution, with 86% of the lesions occurring in the lower extremities opposed to 5.9% in the face. Local trauma and superficial abrasions were identified as the major predisposing factors, whereas upper respiratory tract infection was almost negligible among the patients. Peripheral vascular disease, diabetes, and prolonged treatment with corticoids, immunosuppressants, or radiation were less frequently associated with the development of the disease. New trends were also observed for the age groups and seasonal distribution of the population studied.