Principal agente causal en pie diabético en pacientes atendidos en la consulta externa del Hospital General Monte Sinaí periodo 2019 – 2022.

Abstract

Diabetic related foot disease is a serious and prevalent complication in patients with diabetes mellitus, characterized by the appearance of ulcers, infections and deep destruction of foot tissues. This condition is one of the main causes of hospitalization and non-traumatic amputation in people with diabetes. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional, observational, retrospective and analytical prevalence study was carried out. A review of medical records was carried out in the database of the Monte Sinaí Hospital, covering the period from January 2019 to December 2022. Results: A sample of 100 patients diagnosed with diabetic foot was analyzed. The results showed a higher prevalence in men. Most of the patients were mestizo, reflecting socioeconomic and health characteristics particular to the region. Type II diabetes was predominant among patients. The most frequently identified pathogens were Streptococcus and Staphylococcus aureus, followed by Pseudomonas sp., Enterococcus sp. and E. coli, to a lesser extent. Conclusion: Knowledge of demographic characteristics and the prevalence of specific pathogens is essential to improve patient outcomes, through the implementation of therapeutic and preventive guidelines adapted to these realities.