Sex differences in clinical characteristics and outcomes in patients hospitalized with cellulitis in Spain (2016-2022)
The clinical profile and outcomes of cellulitis differ by sex. In women, advanced age, comorbidities, and complications like sepsis significantly increased mortality risk.
Authors
- I. Belinchón (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6007-7320)
- Esperanza Merino (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3854-4874)
- José Manuel Ramos (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6501-9867)
Institutions
- Universitat de Miguel Hernández d'Elx (ES)
- University of Alicante (ES)
- Hospital General Universitario de Alicante Doctor Balmis (ES)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Infectious Diseases
- Published
- 2025-02-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijid.2025.107846
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Streptococcal Infections and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.76