Risk factors of lower limb cellulitis in a level-two healthcare facility in Cameroon: a case-control study

Risk factors of lower limb cellulitis in a level-two healthcare facility in Cameroon: a case-control study

Abstract Background Cellulitis is a common infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissues. It is associated with significant morbidity from necrosectomies and amputations especially in sub-Saharan Africa. We aimed at identifying the risk factors and burden of lower limb cellulitis to inform preventi...

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Main Authors: Tsi Njim, Leopold Ndemnge Aminde, Valirie Ndip Agbor, Louise Daniele Toukam, Sara Saheb Kashaf, Eric O. Ohuma
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-06-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Lower limb cellulitis
Risk factors
Disease burden
Cameroon
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12879-017-2519-1

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