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| Title : | Bacteriological Evaluation of Diabetic Ulcers in Nigeria | | Authors: | Orji; F. A.Nwachukwu; N. C.Udora; E. C. | | Publisher: | Cambridge; FSG Communications Ltd | | Publication Date: | 2009 | | Series: | African Journal of Diabetes Medicine No. 17(2); 19-21; tab. | | Uniform Titles: |
African Journal of Diabetes Medicine
| | Layout: | Journal Article | | ISSN (or other code): | 1468-6570 | | Languages : | English | | Keywords: | Diabetic Foot therapyBacterial InfectionsAnti-Bacterial Agents Diabetic Foot therapyBacterial InfectionsAnti-Bacterial Agents | | Abstract: | Diabetic foot ulcers are a common cause of morbidity and mortality in Nigeria. The lesions are usually infected; and this study was carried out in Enugu State; Nigeria to determine the common bacterial pathogens that infect ulcers and their antimicrobial susceptibly patterns. Deep wound swabs were collected from 71 consecutive diabetic patients admitted with foot ulcers into the medical wards of University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital; Enugu (26of 274 total diabetes-related admissions). Polymicrobial isolates of Clostridium spp; Staphylococcus aureus; Escherichia coli; or Klebsiella aerogenes were found in 26 (53) cases. Clostridium species showed susceptibility to fluoroquinolones; and high resistance to beta-lactams. Escherichia coli and Klebsiella aerogenes showed resistance to the aminoglycosides and beta-lactams. All the gram-negative organisms showed significant susceptibility to the fluoroquinolones used. Clostridium species; Staphylococcus aureus; Escherichia coli; and Klebsiella aerogenes were the most common causes of diabetic foot infections in the study and the rates of antibiotic resistance were observed to be relatively high. Antibiotic susceptibility testing remains of paramount importance in the management of diabetic foot ulceration. |
Bacteriological Evaluation of Diabetic Ulcers in Nigeria [] / Orji; F. A.Nwachukwu; N. C.Udora; E. C. . - [S.l.] : Cambridge; FSG Communications Ltd, 2009 . - : Journal Article. - ( African Journal of Diabetes Medicine; 17(2); 19-21; tab.) . ISSN : 1468-6570 Work : African Journal of Diabetes MedicineLanguages : English | Keywords: | Diabetic Foot therapyBacterial InfectionsAnti-Bacterial Agents Diabetic Foot therapyBacterial InfectionsAnti-Bacterial Agents | | Abstract: | Diabetic foot ulcers are a common cause of morbidity and mortality in Nigeria. The lesions are usually infected; and this study was carried out in Enugu State; Nigeria to determine the common bacterial pathogens that infect ulcers and their antimicrobial susceptibly patterns. Deep wound swabs were collected from 71 consecutive diabetic patients admitted with foot ulcers into the medical wards of University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital; Enugu (26of 274 total diabetes-related admissions). Polymicrobial isolates of Clostridium spp; Staphylococcus aureus; Escherichia coli; or Klebsiella aerogenes were found in 26 (53) cases. Clostridium species showed susceptibility to fluoroquinolones; and high resistance to beta-lactams. Escherichia coli and Klebsiella aerogenes showed resistance to the aminoglycosides and beta-lactams. All the gram-negative organisms showed significant susceptibility to the fluoroquinolones used. Clostridium species; Staphylococcus aureus; Escherichia coli; and Klebsiella aerogenes were the most common causes of diabetic foot infections in the study and the rates of antibiotic resistance were observed to be relatively high. Antibiotic susceptibility testing remains of paramount importance in the management of diabetic foot ulceration. |
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| Title : | Blood Glucose and Serum Lipid Profiles during Pregnancy | | Authors: | Ekhator; C. N.Ebomoyi; M. I. | | Publisher: | Cambridge; FSG Communications Ltd | | Publication Date: | 2012 | | Series: | African Journal of Diabetes Medicine No. 20(1); 16-19 | | Uniform Titles: |
African Journal of Diabetes Medicine
| | Layout: | Journal Article | | ISSN (or other code): | 1468-6570 | | Languages : | English | | Keywords: | Blood GlucosePregnant WomenPre-Eclampsia prevention et controlCholesterol LDL Blood GlucosePregnant WomenPre-Eclampsia prevention et controlCholesterol LDL | | Abstract: | Pregnancy is associated with significant changes in the functions of the normal liver and understanding these changes is essential to a proper clinical evaluation of liver abnormalities during pregnancy. This study aimed at determining blood glucose level; triglyceride (TG); high-density lipoprotein (HDL); total cholesterol (TC); and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) in the three trimesters of pregnancy among women in Benin City; Nigeria. This was a prospective cohort study; in which 50 blood samples were collected at each mid trimester of pregnancy. Controls were age-matched; non-pregnant women. Data were analysed using ANOVA and p0.05 was considered statistically significant. The results showed that glucose concentration was significantly higher in pregnant women than the control group; and it was highest in the third trimester of pregnancy. Lipid profile results showed that TG was significantly lower in the control group than in pregnant women. TG was highest in first trimester pregnancy and least in the control group. HDL was significantly lower in the first trimester than in the control group; second or third trimester. Delayed TG clearance is a functionof increased blood TG levels and when this occurs with high blood pressure in pregnancy; it could lead to the development of pre-eclampsia. This association may be significant in understanding the process of pre-eclampsia and may help in developing strategies for prevention and early diagnosis of pre-eclampsia. |
Blood Glucose and Serum Lipid Profiles during Pregnancy [] / Ekhator; C. N.Ebomoyi; M. I. . - [S.l.] : Cambridge; FSG Communications Ltd, 2012 . - : Journal Article. - ( African Journal of Diabetes Medicine; 20(1); 16-19) . ISSN : 1468-6570 Work : African Journal of Diabetes MedicineLanguages : English | Keywords: | Blood GlucosePregnant WomenPre-Eclampsia prevention et controlCholesterol LDL Blood GlucosePregnant WomenPre-Eclampsia prevention et controlCholesterol LDL | | Abstract: | Pregnancy is associated with significant changes in the functions of the normal liver and understanding these changes is essential to a proper clinical evaluation of liver abnormalities during pregnancy. This study aimed at determining blood glucose level; triglyceride (TG); high-density lipoprotein (HDL); total cholesterol (TC); and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) in the three trimesters of pregnancy among women in Benin City; Nigeria. This was a prospective cohort study; in which 50 blood samples were collected at each mid trimester of pregnancy. Controls were age-matched; non-pregnant women. Data were analysed using ANOVA and p0.05 was considered statistically significant. The results showed that glucose concentration was significantly higher in pregnant women than the control group; and it was highest in the third trimester of pregnancy. Lipid profile results showed that TG was significantly lower in the control group than in pregnant women. TG was highest in first trimester pregnancy and least in the control group. HDL was significantly lower in the first trimester than in the control group; second or third trimester. Delayed TG clearance is a functionof increased blood TG levels and when this occurs with high blood pressure in pregnancy; it could lead to the development of pre-eclampsia. This association may be significant in understanding the process of pre-eclampsia and may help in developing strategies for prevention and early diagnosis of pre-eclampsia. |
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