The antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of diabetic foot ulcers in the South African public healthcare sector
Background. Diabetic foot syndrome is defined as the presence of a diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) associated with neuropathy, peripheral artery disease and infection. While the use of antimicrobials in the treatment of DFU infection remains a mainstay, the choice of antimicrobial remains problematic...
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Main Authors: | M J Turner, S Leigh-de Rapper, T P Mokoena, S van Vuuren |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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South African Medical Association
2024-05-01
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Series: | South African Medical Journal |
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Online Access: | https://samajournals.co.za/index.php/samj/article/view/1131 |
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