75% of patients have polymicrobial<unk> , usu 70% are gram positive
Severe limb/life threatening<unk>  are more likely to involve gram negative aerobic & anaerobic bacteria as well.
MRSA is increasing in frequency
Ulcer depth is important predictor of healing rate, osteomyelitis (OM) & risk of amputation.
Failure of ulcer to heal by 50% or more after 1 month of treatment is a strong predictor that the ulcer is unlikely to heal after 3 months.
Recurrence or amputation is 50-70% over 3-5 yrs. Overall, 50-80% will heal within 6 months with optimal care.
Severe limb/life threatening<unk>  are more likely to involve gram negative aerobic & anaerobic bacteria as well.
MRSA is increasing in frequency
Diabetic foot infection
Cellulitis
Venous gangrene
Gangrene
Wet gangrene
Dry gangrene
Necrotizing cellulitis
Trench foot