Types of bacteria isolated from the nasopharynx of Diabetics
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https://doi.org/10.63053/ijhes.125Keywords:
Bacteria, Nasopharynx, DiabetesAbstract
This review article examines the process of bacterial isolation and the most common bacteria from the nasal passages of diabetic patients between 2014 and 2024. It covers various studies analyzing the prevalence and characteristics of Staphylococcus aureus, the most commonly isolated bacteria in these patients. A comprehensive search was conducted in reputable databases including PubMed, Scopus, Google Scholar, Springer, and Elsevier. Studies that analyzed the isolation of S. aureus from the nasal passages of diabetic patients using valid microbiological methods, such as culture and PCR, were included. Only studies providing detailed information on the isolation process and methods used were selected. This study investigates the isolation of bacteria, particularly Staphylococcus aureus, from the nasopharynx of diabetic patients between 2014 and 2024. By conducting an extensive search of reputable databases, articles that analyzed the characteristics of this bacterium in diabetic patients using culture and PCR methods were selected. The results indicated that Staphylococcus aureus is commonly colonizing the nasopharynx of diabetic patients, and its colonization is associated with various factors, including antibiotic resistance and diabetic foot infections. This research highlights that nasal colonization can lead to severe infections, and identifying and managing it is crucial to reduce risks in diabetic patients.
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