Abstract
Disorders of local immunity associated with diabetes, neuropathy, vascular disease and pressure lesions all contribute to the pathogenesis of diabetic foot lesions. Diabetic foot infections are frequently encountered, comprising multifactorial pathology and high morbidity and mortality rates. Microbiological sampling is indicated only when infection is suspected clinically, that is, when a lesion presents a minimum of two of the following six signs: erythema, heat, pain, tumefaction, induration or purulent discharge.
MeSH terms
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / adverse effects
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
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Bacterial Infections / diagnosis*
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Bacterial Infections / microbiology
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Bacterial Infections / therapy
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Combined Modality Therapy
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Cooperative Behavior
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Debridement
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Diabetic Foot / diagnosis*
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Diabetic Foot / microbiology
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Diabetic Foot / therapy
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Humans
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Interdisciplinary Communication
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Osteomyelitis / diagnosis
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Osteomyelitis / microbiology
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Osteomyelitis / therapy
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Wound Infection / diagnosis*
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Wound Infection / microbiology
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Wound Infection / therapy