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Elephanthiasis nostras. En sjaelden komplikation til erysipelas

Translated title of the contribution: Elephantiasis nostras. A rare complication to erysipelas

L P Jensen, K Thomsen, T V Schroeder

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Abstract

A case of elephantiasis nostras in a lower limb is presented. A thorough programme of investigation could only reveal a single episode of erysipelas as the possible etiological origin. The therapeutic possibilities are briefly reviewed. The most important are early institution of adequate antibiotic treatment and antibiotic treatment of every recurrence of disease.

Translated title of the contributionElephantiasis nostras. A rare complication to erysipelas
Original languageDanish
JournalUgeskrift for Laeger
Volume153
Issue number6
Pages (from-to)440-1
Number of pages2
ISSN0041-5782
Publication statusPublished - 4 Feb 1991
Externally publishedYes

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