Dermatologic manifestations of infections in diabetics.
In patients with diabetes, the cutaneous signs of the infections that occur are multiple. A high index of suspicion for infection must be maintained while caring for the diabetic patient. Early recognition and prompt treatment will hopefully prevent some of the devastating outcomes that are seen in this group of patients.
Kemmerly
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Ochsner Medical Institutions, New Orleans, Louisiana.
D048909:Diabetes Complications; D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000382:microbiology; D005533:Foot Dermatoses / Q000209:etiology / Q000382:microbiology; D006801:Humans; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000209:etiology / Q000382:microbiology; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000382:microbiology; D018461:Soft Tissue Infections / Q000209:etiology / Q000382:microbiology