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Microbiological Approach to Diabetic Foot Infection

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Microbiological Approach to Diabetic Foot Infection

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What is the primary mechanism that leads to the development of diabetic foot ulcers?

Decreased blood glucose levels

Peripheral arterial diseases (correct)

Increased keratinocyte proliferation

Hyperinsulinemia

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for diabetic foot infections?

Peripheral neuropathy

Prolonged hypoglycemia (correct)

Repetitive trauma

Presence of a diabetic foot ulcer

Why are diabetic foot ulcers considered a multiplex mechanism involving various complications?

Due to high levels of insulin resistance

Mainly caused by increased local temperature in the feet

Because of prolonged hyperglycemia among other factors (correct)

As a result of decreased blood flow to the feet

In diabetic foot infections, which condition can lead to severe complications like gangrene and lower limb amputation?

Chronic osteomyelitis Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of peripheral neuropathy in masking signs of inflammation in persons with diabetes-related foot complications?

Masking signs and symptoms of inflammation Signup and view all the answers

How does the anatomy of the foot contribute to the spread of infection in persons with diabetes-related foot complications?

By facilitating the proximal spread of infection through separate compartments Signup and view all the answers

What role do bacterial virulence factors play in diabetic foot infections?

Promoting bacterial biofilms and complicating infections Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a more severe diabetic foot infection from a less severe one in terms of patient symptoms?

Absence of systemic symptoms like fever or chills Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of peripheral arterial diseases in the foot?

Ischemia Signup and view all the answers

How is wound colonization different from wound infection as per the text?

Presence of bacteria on the wound surface without tissue invasion Signup and view all the answers

What is a common complication of peripheral neuropathy affecting the foot?

Protective sensation loss Signup and view all the answers

How are Diabetic Foot Infections (DFIs) defined clinically?

Presence of manifestations of an inflammatory process involving a foot wound below the malleoli Signup and view all the answers