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Abbas, Z. G., Gill, Geoff and Archibald, L. K. (2002) 'The epidemiology of diabetic limb sepsis: an African perspective'. Diabetic Medicine, Vol 19, Issue 11, pp. 895-899.
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We review the epidemiology of foot and hand sepsis in adult diabetes patients in Africa. Limb sepsis in these patients is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. The pathogenesis of diabetic foot infections in these patient populations appears to be similar to that for patients in industrialized countries-ulcers and underlying peripheral neuropathy being the most important risk factors. Prevention of peripheral neuropathy through aggressive glycaemic control may be the most important primary control measure for foot infections. The tropical diabetic hand syndrome (TDHS) is being increasingly seen in diabetes patients in certain parts of Africa. The syndrome is acute, usually follows minor trauma to the hand, and is associated with a progressive synergistic form of gangrene. The major risk factors for TDHS are unknown but recent data suggest poor glycaemic control is associated with poor outcome. Treatment of TDHS requires aggressive surgery. Hence, preventive efforts for both foot and hand sepsis include aggressive glucose control, and education on hand and foot care and the importance of seeking medical attention promptly at the earliest onset of symptoms.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Subjects: | WA Public Health > Health Problems of Special Population Groups > WA 395 Health in developing countries WC Communicable Diseases > Infection. Bacterial Infections > Bacterial Infections > WC 240 Bacteremia. Sepsis. Toxemias WK Endocrine System > WK 810 Diabetes mellitus WK Endocrine System > WK 835 Complications of diabetes |
| Digital Object Identifer (DOI): | https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1464-5491.2002.00825.x |
| Depositing User: | Users 476 not found. |
| Date Deposited: | 16 Jan 2013 12:57 |
| Last Modified: | 22 Nov 2024 14:50 |
| URI: | https://archive.lstmed.ac.uk/id/eprint/2886 |
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