Abstract:Background
Podiatrists independently manage diabetic foot ulcers (DFU), often complicated by diabetic foot infections (DFIs). The prevalence of DFU is 40 - 60% and guidelines vary in their recommendations for DFI, creating a target for antimicrobial stewardship. However, the prevalence and appropriateness of antibiotics prescribed by podiatrists has not been reported. We describe both variables among patients with DFU in a podiatry clinic.
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