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Cellulitis and lymphoedema: a vicious cycle

and tinea pedis fall into this group. In a study involving 647 patients, 77% had local barrier defects that may have acted as portals of entry, 50% of which were fungal infections (mostly of the toe web) (Morris, 2004). Among the aforementioned factors, leg ulcers form the strongest risk (Dupuy et al, 1999). Previous episodes of cellulitis

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