Microbial dynamics in cellulitis: investigating organism growth patterns and their clinical implications on patient outcomes
Background. Cellulitis is a common bacterial skin infection, the dynamics of which are influenced by various microbial organisms. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for improving treatment strategies. Methods. This study examined the growth patterns of bacteria in 180 patients diagnosed with cellulitis. It utilized a longitudinal observational design, analyzing clinical outcomes in relation to microbial growth patterns over a 12-month period. Results. Preliminary findings indicate significant correlations between specific bacteria growth patterns and clinical outcomes, including response to treatment and recurrence rates. Conclusions. The study highlights potential predictive factors of treatment outcomes based on microbial dynamics, suggesting avenues for targeted therapies in cellulitis management.
Authors
- Nallappan Gunasekaran (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0375-7917)
- Priyadarshini Varadaraj (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5293-5447)
- V Sarala Devi
- Vijay Yaswanth Reddy Bade
Institutions
- Saveetha University (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Romanian Journal of Infectious Diseases
- Published
- 2024-12-31
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.37897/rjid.2024.4.10
- Primary Topic
- Streptococcal Infections and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00