Phalangeal osteomyelitis due to nail biting.
Tosti A, Peluso AM, Bardazzi F, Morelli R, Bassi F
DOI: 10.2340/0001555574206207
Abstract
he 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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