Endocrine Abstracts

Background: According to western literature aerobic Gram-positive cocci are the predominant microorganisms that are isolated from diabetic foot ulcers. In contrast, whatever limited data is available from India Gram-negative aerobic bacteria were most frequently isolated.Aims and objectives: To know the clinical and microbiological profile of patients with infected diabetic foot ulcers.Patients and methods: A descriptive cross-sect...

AbstractThe diagnosis of osteomyelitis in diabetes mellitus remains a challenge. This study was conducted to evaluate the infection scintigraphy with instantly prepared single vial kit, radio-labelled ciprofloxacin (Diagnobact TM), as a mean to detect bone infection; in comparison with bacterial culture as gold standard. Written consent was taken from all patients including approval from institute ethics committee. Twenty-five patients with diabetic foot...