Abstract

Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are a common complication of diabetes mellitus that can lead to severe morbidity and amputations. The presence of bacterial and fungal pathogens in DFUs is a significant risk factor for infection and delayed wound healing. This study aimed to identify the prevalent bacterial and fungal pathogens in DFUs among a sample of 100 diabetic patients.Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted in a tertiary care hospital from [insert dates] among diabetic patients with DFUs. Wound swabs were collected from 100 patients and processed using standard microbiological techniques. Identification of bacterial and fungal isolates was performed using conventional and biochemical methods.Results: Out of 100 swabs collected, 73% were positive for bacterial and fungal pathogens. The most common bacterial isolates were Staphylococcus aureus (37%), Pseudomonas aeruginosa (15%), and Escherichia coli (10%). The most common fungal isolate was Candida albicans (16%). Additionally, 25% of the isolates were multi-drug resistant.Conclusion: This study identified the prevalent bacterial and fungal pathogens in DFUs among a sample of 100 diabetic patients, which can aid in appropriate management and prevention of infections. The high prevalence of multi-drug-resistant pathogens highlights the need for judicious use of antibiotics and infection control measures

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