Antibiotic treatment of infected diabetic foot ulcers.
Antimicrobial treatment can be effective in diabetic foot ulcers. However, choosing the appropriate regimen depends on the clinical and microbial presentation. This review describes the factors practitioners need to consider.
Rotherham General Hospital NHS Trust, Rotherham, UK. stephanie.sheppard@rothgen.nhs.uk
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D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001706:Biopsy; D002481:Cellulitis / Q000382:microbiology; D003646:Debridement; D017719:Diabetic Foot / Q000150:complications*; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D005734:Gangrene / Q000382:microbiology; D006801:Humans; D008403:Mass Screening; D009336:Necrosis; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000382:microbiology; D018579:Patient Selection; D012107:Research Design / Q000592:standards; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D017592:Skin Care; D013492:Suppuration; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014946:Wound Infection / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology*
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents