Author/Editor		Santos, VM; Santos, SC; Nogueira, PRM Jr; Borges, NMF
Title		Erysipelas in the elderly: Are the concerns and economic burden increasing? Apropos of a case
Type		članek
Source		Acta Dermatovenerol Alp Pannon Adriat
Vol. and No.		Letnik 20, št. 2
Publication year		2011
Volume		str. 63-6
Language		eng
Abstract		Blisterinjg erysipelas has been reported only rarely and may be under-diagnosed. Very often, patients presenting with erysipelas are treated by non-dermatologist primary physicians. The current growth in the elderly population may increase the economic burden resulting from this disease. Therefore, case reports highlighting possible misdiagnoses of erysipelas can contribute to greater awareness among primary care professionals and lead to earlier diagnosis and prompt treatment. This description seeks to emphasize the main risk factors and predisposing factors, in addition to some atypical features and current challenges involved in the differential diagnosis for erysipelas.
Descriptors		ERYSIPELAS BLISTER TREATMENT OUTCOME AGED