Microbial Infections in Diabetic Foot Ulcers at Al-Azhar University Hospital, New Damietta, Egypt
Background: Worldwide, diabetes mellitus [DM] continues to be a major source of morbidity and mortality and is a critical public health issue. Diabetic foot ulcers are significant sources of distress and discomfort for many diabetic patients, with frequent resistance to treatment.Aim of the work: Th...
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| Language: | English |
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Al-Azhar University, Faculty of Medicine (Damietta)
2022-10-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Medical Arts |
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| Online Access: | https://ijma.journals.ekb.eg/article_278946_52bbcd2900d28f332ee9d5ca005c24a8.pdf |
| Summary: | Background: Worldwide, diabetes mellitus [DM] continues to be a major source of morbidity and mortality and is a critical public health issue. Diabetic foot ulcers are significant sources of distress and discomfort for many diabetic patients, with frequent resistance to treatment.Aim of the work: This study's objective was to assess the frequency of microbes that cause diabetic foot ulcers, in order to reduce morbidities associated with this condition. Patients and methods: One hundred diabetic patients with infected foot ulcers who were undergoing surgery in the outpatient clinic at Al-Azhar University Hospital in New Damietta were included in this study. Samples were obtained from each patient for microbiological testing and antibiotic sensitivity.Results: The most found organism was staphylococcus aureus [19%] among gram-positive and E. coli [13%] among gram-negative, and longer diabetes duration and T1DM were significant risk factors for microbial growth.Conclusion: From the results of the study we can conclude that the most found organism was staphylococcus aureus among gram-positive and E. coli among gram-negative. Longer diabetes duration and T1DM were significant risk factors for microbial growth. |
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| ISSN: | 2636-4174 2682-3780 |