Bacterial Diversity of Diabetic Foot Ulcers: Current Status and Future Prospectives
Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) and diabetic foot infections (DFIs) are associated with reduced patient quality of life, lower-extremity amputation, hospitalization, and high morbidity and mortality. Diverse bacterial communities have been identified in DFUs/DFIs, playing a significant role in infection...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-11-01
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Series: | Journal of Clinical Medicine |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/8/11/1935 |