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.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 206-207 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Acta dermato-venereologica |
Volume | 74 |
Issue number | 3 |
State | Published - Jun 3 1994 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Dermatology