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. 1999 Jun 12;318(7198):1591–1594. doi: 10.1136/bmj.318.7198.1591

Table 2.

Multivariate analysis of risk factors for erysipelas of the leg

Risk factor Odds ratio* (95% CI)
Lymphoedema 71.2 (5.6 to 908)
Site of entry  23.8 (10.7 to 52.5)
Leg oedema 2.5 (1.2 to 5.1)
Venous insufficiency 2.9 (1.0 to 8.7)
Overweight  2 (1.1 to 3.7)
*

Adjusted for age, sex, hospital, and variables in table. 

Excluding oedema related to venous insufficiency.