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Bacterial colonization in diabetic and non-diabetic patients with Athlete's foot

Thesis

Last updated: 06 Feb 2023

Subjects

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Tags

Dermatology

Advisors

Rateb, Amr A. , Amin, Eiman M. , Madani, Nadya

Authors

El-Maghrabi, Shadi Hasan

Accessioned

2017-07-12 06:40:59

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2017-07-12 06:40:59

type

M.Sc. Thesis

Abstract

In resistant and recurrent cases of Athlete’s foot, bacterial superinfection should be suspected, culture and sensitivity tests should be done for both fungal and bacterial organisms, and antibiotics must be prescribed if the results show bacterial growth. Patient education is important to aware the patients and their families about the foot hygiene, especially in cases with diabetes mellitus who may suffer from foot ulcers, impaired wound healing, cellulites and diabetic foot which may end by lower limb amputation.

Issued

1 Jan 2014

DOI

http://dx.doi.org/10.21473/iknito-space/36115

Details

Type

Thesis

Created At

31 Jan 2023