title: Hand infections.
abstract: The hand is a commonly injured part of the body that frequently becomes infected. Improperly treated hand infections can lead to severe disability including stiffness, contracture, and amputation. This article describes the current concepts of diagnosis and treatment of common hand infections.
authors.affiliation: Division of Plastic Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Mo.
authors.forename: D M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Brown
authors.forename: V L
authors.initials: VL
authors.lastname: Young
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006225:Hand / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D006801:Humans; D007239:Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000382:microbiology; D012307:Risk Factors
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents