Microbiological Concordance in the Management of Diabetic Foot Ulcer Infections with Osteomyelitis on the Basis of Cultures of Different Specimens at a Diabetic Foot Center in China

摘要

This study aimed to assess the microbiological concordance between swab and soft tissue cultures, and corresponding bone specimen cultures from patients with diabetic foot osteomyelitis (DFO). We aimed to analyze the bone specimens’ antimicrobial susceptibilities, and to improve clinical management of diabetic foot ulcer infections by using proper antibiotics.