Abstract
Diagnosis and Treatment of Paronychia Paronychia is a purulent infection of the lateral fingertip, and represents the most common infectious disease affecting the hand. The typical germ is Staphylococcus aureus, while a mixture of bacteria or pathogens of a different kind are usually seen in patients with immunodeficiency. Treatment ranges from bathing the finger in an antiseptic solution to lancing the abscess.
Translated title of the contribution | Diagnosis and treatment of paronychia |
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Original language | German |
Pages (from-to) | 34-35 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | MMW-Fortschritte der Medizin |
Volume | 149 |
Issue number | 10 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 8 Mar 2007 |
Externally published | Yes |