STUDYOFRISKFACTORS,CLINICALPRESENTATIONAND MANAGEMENT OF CELLULITIS LOWER LIMB IN A RURAL AREA OF TAMILNADU

Abstract

Background:Diabetics are the most susceptible population for the lower limb cellulitis primarily because of the fact they have more incidence of foot ulcers (due to the neuropathy and vasculopathy which ensues in the form of sensory loss and poor distal circulation)and also because they are immunocompromised. Poor glycemic control aids the growth of the organism in the ulcers they develop and eventually results up in the cellulitis.