Erysipelas. Changing faces. Int J Dermatol 1985 Apr;24(3):169-72
Date
04/01/1985Pubmed ID
3997339DOI
10.1111/j.1365-4362.1985.tb05750.xScopus ID
2-s2.0-0021981973 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 79 CitationsAbstract
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.
Author List
Ronnen M, Suster S, Schewach-Millet M, Modan MMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
AdolescentAdult
Age Factors
Aged
Erysipelas
Female
Hospitalization
Humans
Injections, Intramuscular
Israel
Male
Middle Aged
Penicillins
Procaine
Recurrence
Retrospective Studies
Risk
Seasons
Sex Ratio