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World J Diabetes. Mar 15, 2020; 11(3): 78-89
Published online Mar 15, 2020. doi: 10.4239/wjd.v11.i3.78
Published online Mar 15, 2020. doi: 10.4239/wjd.v11.i3.78
Prevalence and interrelationships of foot ulcer, risk-factors and antibiotic resistance in foot ulcers in diabetic populations: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Mohammad Zubair, Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tabuk, Tabuk 71491, Saudi Arabia
Author contributions: Zubair M design the concept, performed the research, analysis and wrote the manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Mohammad Zubair, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tabuk, PO Box 71491, Tabuk 71491, Saudi Arabia. mohammad_zubair@yahoo.co.in
Received: August 21, 2019
Peer-review started: August 21, 2019
First decision: October 13, 2019
Revised: November 21, 2019
Accepted: January 8, 2020
Article in press: January 8, 2020
Published online: March 15, 2020
Peer-review started: August 21, 2019
First decision: October 13, 2019
Revised: November 21, 2019
Accepted: January 8, 2020
Article in press: January 8, 2020
Published online: March 15, 2020
Core Tip
Core tip: The study has investigated relationship between foot ulcer, risk factors and antibiotic resistance among diabetic patients having ulcers in their foot. The results demonstrated that gram-negative bacteria are more responsible for the occurrence of diabetic foot ulcers. Antimicrobial sensitivity needs to be controlled by prescribing effective treatment plans to patients. Whereas, the overuse of antibiotics can negatively influence the health of patients.