title: Subungual abscess caused by Staphylococcus lugdunensis.
abstract: Although Staphylococcus lugdunensis is a constituent of the normal human skin flora, it does have pathogenic potential. Infections can range from severe (eg, endocarditis, osteomyelitis) to less invasive skin and soft-tissue infections. We report a case of a subungual abscess in a patient with S lugdunensis infection.
authors.affiliation: Lloyd Dermatology and Laser Center, 8060 Market St, Youngstown, OH 44512, USA. jrl@lloyd-derm.com.
authors.forename: Sital
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Patel
authors.forename: Jenifer R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Lloyd
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000473:pathology; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009260:Nail Diseases / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000473:pathology; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000473:pathology; D057787:Staphylococcus lugdunensis / Q000302:isolation & purification*