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Emergence of multi drug resistant bacteria in diabetic patients with lower limb wounds.

Authors :
Xavier, Wilbin
Sukumaran, Mangalanandan T.
Varma, Ajit Kumar
Kumar, Harish
Chellan, Gopi
Source :
Indian Journal of Medical Research. Sep2014, Vol. 140 Issue 3, p435-437. 3p.
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

The article discusses a study which investigated the emergence of multi-drug resistant bacteria (MDRB) in diabetic wounds in India. Involved in the study were diabetic patients with lower limb wounds. Research findings are presented that include the presence of MDRBs in lower limb wounds of diabetic patients and bacteria isolated from wounds were resistant to several antibiotics.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09715916
Volume :
140
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Indian Journal of Medical Research
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
99055841