Topical metronidazole gel. The bacteriology of decubitus ulcers.
Ten putrid-smelling decubitus ulcers were successfully treated with metronidazole gel. Anaerobes were cultured from five ulcers and Wood's light examination was positive in four ulcers before treatment. The odor was eliminated after 36 hours of therapy. All results of post-treatment cultures of anaerobes and Wood's light examinations were negative.
Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia.
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D000287:Administration, Topical; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001419:Bacteria / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D005782:Gels; D006801:Humans; D008795:Metronidazole / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000382:microbiology
D005782:Gels; D008795:Metronidazole