Moderate to Severe Diabetic Foot Infection (DFI) – Market Outlook, Epidemiology, Competitive Landscape, and Market Forecast Report – 2023 To 2033
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Diabetic foot infection (DFI) is the most frequent reason for hospitalization and the primary cause of nontraumatic lower extremity amputation in individuals with diabetes mellitus. DFI is an infection affecting the soft tissues or bones below the malleoli. Clinical diagnosis of diabetic foot infections relies on identifying at least two typical signs of inflammation or purulence. These infections are categorized as mild, moderate, or severe. Typically, moderate infections (grade 3) extend more than 2 cm around the lesion, involve deep tissue abscesses, gangrene, or affect muscles, tendons, joints, or bones. In contrast, severe infections (grade 4) manifest as systemic infections with vital sign alterations like fever and hypotension. Peripheral artery disease contributes to diabetic foot infections, impairing blood flow and hindering wound healing in individuals with diabetes who may not initially perceive injuries. Consequently, moderate to severe foot infections become a hei...