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[Generalized erythrasma].

H Cabo·N Franco de Montes de Oca·M C Tzovanis·H Gallardo
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A case of generalized Erythrasma is reported. Reference to its denomination and etiology is made. His apparition in type II diabetics patients is analyzed. Therapeutics considerations of this disorder is made.

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Corynebacterium InfectionsDiabetes ComplicationsDiabetes MellitusErythrasmaErythromycinFemaleHumansMiddle AgedSkin DiseasesCase ReportsEnglish AbstractJournal Article

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H Cabo, N Franco de Montes de Oca, M C Tzovanis, H Gallardo. 1983. [Generalized erythrasma].. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/6350754/

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