High serum C-reactive protein level predicts mortality in patients with stage 3 chronic kidney disease or higher and diabetic foot infections

• Main Authors: Sang Jin Lee (Author), Yoon Chul Jung (Author), Dong Ok Jeon (Author), Hyo Jin Cho (Author), Sung Gyu Im (Author), Sun Kyung Jang (Author), Ho Joon Kang (Author), Mi Jung Kim (Author), Jang Han Lee (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: The Korean Society of Nephrology, 2013-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Diabetic patients are predisposed to foot infections because of vascular insufficiency and peripheral neuropathy. Diabetic foot infection is a common cause of mortality and lower extremity amputations (LEAs) in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). We evaluated the risk factors for...