Bacterial diversity and inflammatory response at first-time visit in younger and older individuals with diabetic foot infection (DFI)

ConclusionGram-positive species dominate bacterial spectrum in DFI. With increase in age,S. aureus,Streptococci andPseudomonas aeruginosa became more frequent. The inflammatory response did not differ significantly between different species, but gram-negative species were slightly but not significant more frequent in ischemic wounds. Climatic distinction like summer or winter half-year as well as foot ulcer localization seems to influence bacterial diversity in DFUs.
Source: Acta Diabetologica - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research