The purpose of this study was to analyze the risk factors for the incidence of diabetic foot infection (DFI) in patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) type II.
MethodThis was a cross-sectional approach with a total sample of 53 DM type II patients with DFU that being obtained through accidental sampling technique. Data were analyzed in univariate, bivariate, and multivariate.
ResultsNeuropathy was found as a risk factor for infection (p=0.032, OR=10.58), as well as bacterial count (p=0.043). Those risk factors were directly proportional to the incidence of infection.
ConclusionNeuropathy and bacterial counts on the surface of the wound can be used as indicator of DFI.