Decubitus Ulcer

Decubitus Ulcer

Decubitus Ulcer Elderly or chronically ill, bedridden patients are prone todevelop decubitus ulcer (also called as bed sore or pressuresore); the most common site being near the anus or onthe lower extremities. Most frequent organisms infect thedecubitus ulcer are gastrointestinal flora (e.g. Bacteroides fragilis, or nosocomial pathogens (e.g. S. aureus and P.aeruginosa).