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