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Cellulitis

Prevalence
Clinical features
Differential Diagnosis
Investigations
Therapy
Prevention
Prognosis
Prevalence

Cellulitis is common d and can be serious in diabetes.a  

Note:
  • 6% of patients with suspected DVT have cellulitis a
  • In patients with diabetes and severe foot ulcers, osteomyelitis is present in 68% (95% CI: 60% to 77%) a

Expiry date: January 2004
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Authors   J   Epling , CM   Ball
Reviewer   C   Conlon
CAT Writers   J   Epling , CM   Ball