diabetic-foot-infections
A 62-year-old man with type 2 diabetes presents with a 3-week history of a non-healing ulcer on the plantar aspect of his right first metatarsal head. Examination reveals a 2.5cm ulcer with purulent discharge, surrounding erythema extending 2.5cm from the wound edge, and warmth. He is afebrile, hemodynamically stable, and has no systemic symptoms. His HbA1c is 9.2%. **According to the International Working Group on the Diabetic Foot (IWGDF) classification, what is the severity of this diabetic foot infection?**
Mark each as TRUE or FALSE
Uninfected (Grade 1)
Mild infection (Grade 2)
Moderate infection (Grade 3)
Severe infection (Grade 4)
Limb-threatening infection requiring emergent surgery
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Click T (True) or F (False) for each option