Eikenella corrodens infection of the hand--a case report and literature review.
Eikenella corrodens, a gram-negative, slow-growing rod, belongs to the normal flora of mucous membranes. Infections of the hand including this pathogen, are described in human bite and clenched fist injuries. Our case demonstrates another possibility of wound contamination with normal oral flora causing Eikenella corrodens infection. The consequences due to the delay of appropriate therapy are discussed.
Weinberg
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Department of Plastic Surgery, Hadassah University Hospital, Jerusalem, Israel.
Nyska
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Zeligowsky
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Newman
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Rotem
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Peled
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Wexler
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D001442:Bacteroides Infections / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D016124:Eikenella corrodens / Q000302:isolation & purification; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D014945:Wound Healing; D014946:Wound Infection / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy