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| Anatomic site and infectious events | No. of patients (%) Site (n=160) |
|---|---|
| Site (n=160) | |
| Lower leg | 66 (41.3) |
| Head and neck | 39 (24.4) |
| Foot | 36 (22.5) |
| Hand | 8 (5.0) |
| Thigh | 4 (2.5) |
| Arm | 4 (2.5) |
| Forearm | 3 (1.9) |
| Preceding events (n=107) | |
| Tinea pedis | 49 (45.8) |
| Trauma | 41 (38.3) |
| Insect bite | 11 (10.3) |
| Furuncle | 4 (3.7) |
| Eczema | 2 (1.9) |
