Foot infections may be described in terms of severity, extent of involvement, clinical appearance, location, and etiology. Any system for classifying these infections should also serve to facilitate management and predict outcomes. One well accepted method simply provides three categories: non-limb-threatening, limb-threatening and life- threatening infections. This scheme implies severity of infection and, accordingly, directs subsequent management while also portending a general prognosis for outcome.
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| Example of classification system used to classify diabetic foot infection |
See also ( Diabetic foot infection : Antibiotic )
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