@article{11785, keywords = {Bacteria, Aerobic, Bacteria, Anaerobic, Foot Diseases, Humans, leprosy, Microbial Sensitivity Tests, Skin Ulcer}, author = {Chatterjee B D and Chakraborti C K and Chaudhuri S}, title = {Microflora in the trophic ulcers of the foot in leprosy.}, abstract = {

Out of 25 cases of trophic ulcers of the foot, 10 (40%) were both aerobic and anaerobic, 14 (56%) only aerobic and one (4%) showed no growth of bacteria. With the exception of two cases (8%) in the aerobic group, all others showed mixed infections. A wide range of bacteria is reported. Topical application of gentamicin and chloramphenicol is recommended, based on the results of in vitro sensitivity.

}, year = {1985}, journal = {The Journal of tropical medicine and hygiene}, volume = {88}, pages = {333-6}, month = {1985 Oct}, issn = {0022-5304}, language = {eng}, }