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Pressure sores
Pressure sores or bed sores are ulcers on the body parts exposed to prolonged pressure and occur in immobilized and bedridden patients. Bed sores cause considerable morbidity and often require very prolonged care. They can be prevented with good nursing care and simple precautions in bedridden patients.Bedsores occur commonly and the incidence is relatively high in developed countries.
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