Microflora in the trophic ulcers of the foot in leprosy.
Out of 25 cases of trophic ulcers of the foot, 10 (40%) were both aerobic and anaerobic, 14 (56%) only aerobic and one (4%) showed no growth of bacteria. With the exception of two cases (8%) in the aerobic group, all others showed mixed infections. A wide range of bacteria is reported. Topical application of gentamicin and chloramphenicol is recommended, based on the results of in vitro sensitivity.
D001420:Bacteria, Aerobic / Q000187:drug effects / Q000302:isolation & purification; D001421:Bacteria, Anaerobic / Q000187:drug effects / Q000302:isolation & purification; D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000382:microbiology*; D006801:Humans; D007918:Leprosy / Q000382:microbiology*; D008826:Microbial Sensitivity Tests; D012883:Skin Ulcer / Q000382:microbiology*