Publications by authors named "Samira Fetni"
Bacteriological profile and frequency of antibiotic resistance in the infected diabetic foot.
Cell Mol Biol (Noisy-le-grand)
May 2023
Article Synopsis
- The diabetic foot (DF) poses significant public health concerns, with infections being a primary cause of amputations among patients, particularly those with type 2 diabetes.
- A study analyzed 150 patients over two years, revealing that common foot lesions often stem from inter-toe irritation and trauma, with infectious lesions leading the complications.
- Findings highlighted a prevalence of Gram-negative bacteria, primarily Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, with a critical focus on antibiotic resistance; effective management remains inadequate, emphasizing the importance of preventive care.
In an aim to prove the efficiency of polyphenols of Rosa canina fruits in promoting human health. A methanolic extract of R. canina fruits was prepared by successive maceration with solvents of increasing polarity.
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