Amputation risk from Providencia stuartii infection in a patient with diabetes mellitus: A case report

We describe the emergence of <i>Providencia stuartii</i> infection and subsequent bacteremia in a bedridden patient with poorly controlled diabetes mellitus. Despite empirical treatment, the disease progressed, leading to septic shock and below-knee amputation. We examine the timing and clinical progression of the infection, highlighting that <i>P. stuartii</i> wound infections in diabetic patients can lead to severe complications. Early detection and appropriate intervention are crucial to prevent such outcomes.