Foot infections are common complications in the diabetic population resulting in significant associated morbidity. Several risk factors predispose these individuals to foot infections including, but not limited to, sensory neuropathy, autonomic neuropathy, motor neuropathy, atherosclerotic disease, hyperglycemia, and immune dysfunction.5 Medical work-up and treatment of diabetic foot infections...

Although Staphylococcus aureus is a major pathogen implicated in diabetic foot infections, little is known about the pathogenesis of this disease. A model of S. aureus infection in the hindpaw of nonobese diabetic (NOD) mice was developed. The experimental infection was exacerbated in diabetic mice (blood glucose levels > or =19 mmol/l) compared with nondiabetic mice, and the diabetic animals w...

There are many various diseases in the bone and joint infections, and we tried to make antimicrobial treatment guidelines for common infectious diseases based on available data for microbiology and clinical trials. This guidelines focused on the treatment of osteomyelitis and septic arthritis, which can be experienced by physicians at diverse clinical settings. This guidelines is not applicable...

Diabetic neuropathy is a common complication of diabetes. Patients need to be informed of the effects of poorly managed diabetes and appropriate care to prevent diabetic neuropathy. This article provides a brief overview of the main complications associated with diabetes and discusses the different types of diabetic neuropathy. Risk factors in the development of diabetic foot ulcers are identif...

BACKGROUND Diabetic foot ulceration is common, affecting 1.0%-4.1% of diabetic persons per year and up to 25% in a lifetime. Diabetic foot ulcers are multifactorial in origin, and many are slow to heal and/or are complicated by infection, frequently leading to amputation. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy has been suggested for numerous indications, and it is recognized by funding agencies for a smalle...

"Staphylococcus pettenkoferi" (proposed name) was identified as an unusual agent of osteomyelitis in a diabetic foot infection. The phenotypical tests used failed to give a good identification. Molecular 16S rRNA gene and rpoB sequencing allowed us to correctly identify this new species of coagulase-negative staphylococcus responsible for this chronic infection.

We investigated the distribution of the broad-spectrum antibiotic fosfomycin in infected soft tissue of patients with uncomplicated cellulitis of the lower extremities or diabetic foot infection using in vivo microdialysis. Our findings suggest that fosfomycin exhibits good and similar penetration into the fluid in the interstitial space in inflamed and noninflamed soft tissue in patients.

D iabetes is recognized to be common in Asian Indians. The number of people with diabetes in the world is expected to double between 2000 and 2030. The greatest absolute increase in the number of people with diabetes will be in India (1). Regional studies from urban areas of India have shown a several-fold increase in the prevalence of diabetes in the last 2 decades (2). In a national survey re...

Aim: Diabetic foot is a frequent complication of diabetic patients due to susceptibility infection, peripheral artery disease and neuropathy. 
 Methods: The research was conducted as descriptive cross-sectional type study with 180 who developed wounds in order determine their use traditional complementary medicine for wound healing. Data were collected using the “Structured Questionnaire”....

This study is a descriptive type of cross sectional as well qualitative study, which conducted among the diabetic patients BIRDEM Hospital, Dhaka. The main objective was to assess knowledge and practice about foot care prevalence infection patients. 100 were purposively chosen, face interview through questionnaire along with infected examination an check list done. A clear relationship establis...