Inflammatory elephantiasis B95.5

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

elephantiasis meterysipelatosa; elephantiasis pyodermatica; Elephantiasis streptogenes Unna

Definition
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Elephantiasis as a consequence of recurrent streptococcal infections.

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Incoming links (5)

Elephantiasis meterysipelatosa; Elephantiasis pyodermatica; Elephantiasis streptogenes unna; Recurrent erysipelas; Recurrent erysipelas;

Outgoing links (2)

Elephantiasis; Streptococcus;

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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