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Come to the Light Side: In Vivo Monitoring of Pseudomonas aeruginosa Biofilm Infections in Chronic Wounds in a Diabetic Hairless Murine Model
Published on: October 10, 2017
Diabetic foot infections and antibiotic therapy
Thomas Zgonis1, Gary Peter Jolly, Benjamin J Buren
1The Center for Reconstructive Foot Surgery, 440 New Britain Avenue, Plainville, CT 06062, USA. thomaszgonis@yahoo.com
Abstract:
Diabetic foot infections are associated with high morbidity and mortality rates as well as significant financial impact on the health care system. Improved patient outcomes and intelligent use of resources should determine the selection of diagnostic procedures and the therapeutic modalities used. Diabetic patients who develop lower extremity infections require a multidisciplinary approach in the management of their infections and other disorders. Aggressive surgical debridement and appropriate and adequate antibiotic therapy are necessary to successfully treat severe foot infections and permit faster recovery.
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