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