The Profile of Microbiological Pathogens in Diabetic Foot Ulcers

Diabetic foot, a main complication of diabetes mellitus, renders the foot susceptible to infection, and may eventually lead to non-traumatic limb amputation due to the deterioration of diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs). Characterizing the pathogen spectrum and antibiotic susceptibility is critical for the...

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Main Authors: Wei Chai, Yuqing Wang, Huancheng Zheng, Song Yue, Yan Liu, Yili Wu, Xuezhi Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-09-01
Series:Frontiers in Medicine
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmed.2021.656467/full