Staphylococcus aureus Toxins and Diabetic Foot Ulcers: Role in Pathogenesis and Interest in Diagnosis
Infection of foot ulcers is a common, often severe and costly complication in diabetes. Diabetic foot infections (DFI) are mainly polymicrobial, and Staphylococcus aureus is the most frequent pathogen isolated. The numerous virulence factors and toxins produced by S. aureus during an infection are w...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2016-07-01
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| Series: | Toxins |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/8/7/209 |