From: Clinical and bacteriological profile of diabetic foot infections in a tertiary care
Grades of diabetic foot infection | No. of patients | A positive culture for bacteria | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 2 | > 2 | ||
Mild | 203 | 30 | 51 | 122 |
Moderate | 227 | 34 | 57 | 136 |
Severe | 120 | 18 | 30 | 72 |
Total | 550 | 82 (15%) | 138 (25%) | 330 (60%) |