Clinical and Microbiological Profile of Diabetic Foot Ulcers Infected With Staphylococcus aureus in a Regional General Hospital in Bahia, Brazil

It is necessary to know the resistance profile of Staphylococcus aureus to better control diabetic foot ulcer infections, to establish rational antibiotic therapy, and to avoid the development of resistant strains. This cross-sectional study evaluated the clinical parameters, virulence, and antimicrobial resistance profiles of S. aureus in patients with diabetic foot disease admitted to a public hospital.
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