Infectious leg ulcer L98.4

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Definition
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Ulcus cruris in ecthyma, anthrax of the skin, tuberculosis cutis luposa, diphtheria, syphilis III, leprosy, etc.

External therapy
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Wound care.

Internal therapy
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Treatment of the underlying disease, see under corresponding clinical picture.

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Anthrax of the skin; Diphtheria; Ekthyma; Leg ulcer; Leprosy (overview); Syphilis (overview); Tuberculosis cutis luposa; Wound treatment;

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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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