Swabs vs Tissue Sampling in DFU Infection: Lessons from the CODIFI2 RCT #ActAgainstAmputation @alpslimb

A persistent question in the management of infected diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) is deceptively simple: Does it matter whether we swab or take tissue? Guidelines emphasize tissue sampling, yet swabbing is easier, cheaper, and far more widely used. The CODIFI2 randomized controlled trial, published in Health Technology Assessment (2025), offers timely insight โ€” though, as... Continue Reading →

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