What Researchers Did
Researchers retrospectively analyzed the microbiologic profile of diabetic foot infections in 94 patients with end-stage renal disease referred for hyperbaric oxygen therapy between 2006 and 2016.
What They Found
The most common pathogens isolated were Staphylococcus aureus (27, 21.2%) and Pseudomonas aeruginosa (16, 12.5%) from 127 isolates. They also found that the proportion of Gram-negative isolates significantly increased with ascending Wagner grades (P = .004).
What This Means for Canadian Patients
Understanding the common pathogens in diabetic foot infections among patients with end-stage renal disease can help Canadian clinicians select appropriate initial antibiotic treatments. This targeted approach may improve patient outcomes, reduce the risk of amputation, and potentially decrease healthcare costs associated with prolonged treatment.
Canadian Relevance
This study has no direct Canadian connection.
Study Limitations
As a retrospective study from a single center, the findings may not be generalizable to all patients with diabetic foot infections and end-stage renal disease.