The ulcus cruris is a lesion of the skin, that develops because of a combination of venous weakness and tiny injuries, that lead to a permanent sore. This kind of wound can be dangerous as it may increase in size and become very painful and over time could get infected (erysipelas), which if not treated correctly, can result in fever, shivering, sepsis and further complications.
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