Open AccessFacial Abscess due to Staphylococcus aureus in Patient with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Case Report
Author(s) -
Dian Galuh Maharani,
Hermiovida
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
biomolecular and health science journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2620-8636
DOI - 10.20473/bhsj.v4i2.30029
Subject(s) - medicine , staphylococcus aureus , diabetes mellitus , incision and drainage , abscess , surgery , antibiotics , disease , soft tissue , type 2 diabetes mellitus , intensive care medicine , bacteria , microbiology and biotechnology , genetics , biology , endocrinology
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic disease with an increasing frequency over the last decade. DM patient has higher risk of infection than people without diabetes. Several literatures suggest a strong positive correlation between hyperglycemia and skin infections. Skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs), including abscess which commonly caused by Staphylococcus aureus, could lead to severe and life-threatening infections. The correct diagnosis and effective management therapy should be needed to prevent further complications and reduce morbidity and mortality. We report a case about facial abscess caused by S. aureus in diabetic patient that healed after got incision drainage and antibiotics.