AbstractAim: To study the prevalence and bacteriological profile of multidrug resistant organism (MDRO) infection in diabetic foot ulcers.
Methods: 150 Diabetic patients with foot ulcer were prospectively studied. Detailed clinical history and clinical examination of the ulcer were done for all patients. The microbiological profile was analysed, in detail, for each patient. The multidrug resistant organisms (MDRO) were identified, using internationally accepted criteria.
Results: 153 MDROs were isolated, out of a total of 279 organisms (54.8%). These were isolated from 99 out of 150 patients (66%). The commonest MDRO isolated was Escherechia coli, followed by Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Conclusion: The prevalence of MDRO is alarmingly high in infected diabetic foot ulcers.
Keywords: Diabetic Foot Ulcer; MultiDrug Resistant Organisms (MDRO).