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Skin and Soft Tissue Infections in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus.

Authors :
Polk C
Sampson MM
Roshdy D
Davidson LE
Source :
Infectious disease clinics of North America [Infect Dis Clin North Am] 2021 Mar; Vol. 35 (1), pp. 183-197. Date of Electronic Publication: 2020 Dec 07.
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

Skin and soft tissue infections are common in diabetics. Diabetic foot infection usually results from disruption of the skin barrier, trauma, pressure, or ischemic wounds. These wounds may become secondarily infected or lead to development of adjacent soft tissue or deeper bone infection. Clinical assessment and diagnosis of these conditions using a multidisciplinary management approach, including careful attention to antibiotic selection, lead to the best outcomes in patient care.<br />Competing Interests: Disclosure C. Polk has received research funding from Merck, United States.<br /> (Copyright © 2020 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1557-9824
Volume :
35
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Infectious disease clinics of North America
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
33303332
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.idc.2020.10.007