Phalangeal osteomyelitis due to nail biting.

Authors

  • A Tosti
  • A M Peluso
  • F Bardazzi
  • R Morelli
  • F Bassi

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2340/0001555574208209

Abstract

The authors report a 39-year-old man who developed a phalangeal osteomyelitis of the right thumb in consequence of nail biting. Cultures grew Staphylococcus aureus. Treatment with intravenous teicoplamine 400 mg/day for 3 weeks resulted in complete cure of infection.

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Published

1994-05-01

How to Cite

Tosti, A., Peluso, A. M., Bardazzi, F., Morelli, R., & Bassi, F. (1994). Phalangeal osteomyelitis due to nail biting. Acta Dermato-Venereologica, 74(3), 206–207. https://doi.org/10.2340/0001555574208209

Issue

Vol. 74 No. 3 (1994)

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