Phalangeal osteomyelitis due to nail biting.
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.
Tosti
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Department of Dermatology, University of Bologna, Italy.
Peluso
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Bardazzi
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Morelli
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Bassi
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D000328:Adult; D005385:Fingers; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009259:Nail Biting / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000209:etiology*