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Acta Med 2018; 16 (1)

Diagnosis and treatment of acute hand infections

Víctor BA, Telich TJE, Iñigo AF, Jiménez MY, Apellaniz CA

Language: Spanish
References: 19
Page: 87-91
PDF size: 404.38 Kb.


ABSTRACT

Hand infections are a serious health problem due to their catastrophic consequences and prolonged disabilities, so an aggressive and dynamic approach is required to avoid minimizing their complications. Several factors influence the clinical outcome of infections, including: location, microorganism, timing of treatment, antibiotic efficacy, patient health and immune status. This article describes the most frequent acute hand infections, their diagnosis and treatment.


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