Gram-Negative Diabetic Foot Osteomyelitis: Risk Factors and Clinical Presentation

In conclusion, gram-negative organisms were isolated in nearly half of our cases of DFO and were associated with more severe infections, higher white blood cell counts, lower glycated hemoglobin levels, and wounds of traumatic etiology.

Source: The International Journal of Lower Extremity Wounds - March 15, 2013 Category: Surgery Authors: Aragon-Sanchez, J., Lipsky, B. A., Lazaro-Martinez, J. L. Tags: Case Report Source Type: research