ArticleAfrican health sciences2019
Pattern and microbiological characteristics of diabetic foot ulcers in a Nigerian tertiary hospital.
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- Multidrug resistance and inappropriate empiric therapy as predictors of hospital stay in diabetic foot infections.PloS one · 2026Article
- Anaerobes in diabetic foot infections: pathophysiology, epidemiology, virulence, and management.Clinical microbiology reviews · 2024Review
- Antibiotic Stewardship in the Management of Infected Diabetic Foot Ulcer Disease in Less Developed Countries.Endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism · 2024Review
- Bacteriological analysis and antibiotic resistance in patients with diabetic foot ulcers in Dhaka.PloS one · 2024Article
- Infections, NCDS, and the scourge of cyclones and Ebola in sub-Saharan Africa.African health sciences · 2019Article
- Bacterial profile and antimicrobial resistance patterns of infected diabetic foot ulcers in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review and meta‑analysis.Therapeutic advances in infectious diseaseReview
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Abstract
purposeTo determine the pattern and bacteriological characteristics of diabetic foot ulcers in patients attending a tertiary health care facility.
method160 Patients with Diabetes Mellitus foot syndrome were recruited, out of which 52 had diabetic foot ulcers. Relevant clinical, biochemical, and microbiological evaluations were carried out on the subjects. Data analysis was done using SPSS version 20. p value was set at <0.05.
results52 (32.5%) out of 160 subjects with Diabetes Mellitus Foot Syndrome (DMFS) had diabetic foot ulcers. Poor glycaemic control (mean HbA1c = 9.2 (2.7) %), and abuse of antibiotics (76.9%) characterized the subjects. Foot ulcers mainly involved the right lower limb and followed spontaneous blister formation (50%). Microbiological culture pattern was polymicrobial (71.2%); predominantly anaerobic organisms (53.3%). Gram positive and negative aerobic isolates yielded high sensitivity to common quinolones (76% - 87.8%). The gram positive and negative anaerobic isolates were highly sensitive to Clindamycin and Metronidazole respectively (80.2% - 97.8%). High sensitivity (>80%) yield for gram negative anaerobes was recorded for Imipinem and Ampicillin/Sulbactam.
conclusionDiabetic foot ulcers (DFU) contribute about one-third of DMFS. The bacteriological isolates from these ulcers are mainly polymicrobial with high sensitivity to common antibiotics. The need for appropriate use of antibiotics should be advocated among the patients.
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