Table 2 Long-term use of beta-lactam antibiotics for foot infections and development of nephropathy in patients with diabetes with Charcot foot
From: Risk factors for development of nephropathy in patients with a diabetic Charcot foot
Develops nephropathy after onset of Charcot foot | n | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Yes (%) | No (%) | ||
Antibiotics (for foot related issues) | |||
Yes | 23 (21.9%) | 82 (78.1%) | 105 |
No | 3 (5.2%) | 55 (94.8%) | 58 |
n | 26 (16%) | 137 (84%) | 163 |