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. 2021 Mar;35(1):183-197.
doi: 10.1016/j.idc.2020.10.007. Epub 2020 Dec 7.

Skin and Soft Tissue Infections in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus

Christopher Polk  1 , Mindy M Sampson  1 , Danya Roshdy  2 , Lisa E Davidson  3
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Skin and Soft Tissue Infections in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus

Christopher Polk et al. Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2021 Mar.

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.

Keywords: Charcot; Diabetic; Foot; Infection; Wound.

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Conflict of interest statement

Disclosure C. Polk has received research funding from Merck, United States.

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