IN BRIEF Foot infections are common problems in patients with diabetes and can lead to devastating complications and long-term morbidity. Although these infections invariably start in superficial soft tissues, they can involve deeper structures, including bone. Complications may include necrotizing fasciitis, soft tissue gangrene, septic arthritis, and osteomyelitis. This article reviews the factors involved in appropriate antibiotic selection and describes antimicrobial agents included in recently updated treatment guidelines from the Infectious Diseases Society of America.
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