Diabetic Foot Infections - Lior Chernick

The prevalence of diabetes is increasing and these infections can be extremely difficult to treat. Failed therapy can result in lower extremity amputation with profound impacts on patients' quality of life, their ability to earn an income, and their subsequent longevity. Infectious disease clinicians have a major role to play in preventing this using appropriate and evidence based therapy. Dr Chernick takes a look at some of the latest progress, evidence and new guidelines on this fascinating and important topic.