Acute-phase reactants such as erythrocyte sedimentation rate and C-reactive protein have
traditionally been used as markers for inflammation and as a measure of “sickness index” in …

Infection of foot ulcers is a common, often severe and costly complication in diabetes.
Diabetic foot infections (DFI) are mainly polymicrobial, and Staphylococcus aureus is the …

23. Do not select a specific type of dressing for a diabetic foot infection with the aim of
preventing an infection or improving its outcome (strong; high). 24. For diabetic foot …

Diabetes is a chronic disease that is considered one of the most stubborn global health
problems that continues to defy the efforts of scientists and physicians. The prevalence of …

Background Healthcare events related to diabetic foot disease carry a burden of morbidity,
mortality and economic cost. Prompt identification of clinical infection with appropriate tissue …

Diabetic foot infections (DFIs) are severe complications of long-standing diabetes, and they
represent a diagnostic challenge, since the differentiation between osteomyelitis (OM), soft …

Diabetic foot osteomyelitis (DFO) is the most common infection associated to diabetic foot
ulcers (DFU). This review is designed to provide an update on the diagnosis and treatment …

Detection of the presence of infection and its etiology must be accurate and timely to
facilitate appropriate antimicrobial use. Diagnostic strategies that rely solely on pathogen …

Background Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease that is associated with increased
morbidity and mortality. Unfortunately, foot ulcers and amputations due to diabetes are very …

The microbiome is a collection of genomes from microbiota, including all microorganisms in
a niche, through direct and indirect interactions with the host. Certain microorganisms can …