Acute purulent infection of the hand

Acute purulent infections of the hand are mainly caused by trauma and rarely by blood-borne infections. The main pathogenic bacteria are Staphylococcus aureus. The anatomy of the hand determines the particularity of the hand infection. Hand infections are more commonly seen as paronychia (sub-anal abscess), purulent finger inflammation and acute suppurative tenosynovitis, bursitis, and deep palmar space infections. Acute purulent infections of the hands are common. Small injuries that are easily overlooked, such as abrasions, stab wounds, reverse peels, and cuts, can sometimes cause serious hand infections. The treatment principle of this disease is mainly in the early stage of infection. The affected area is given a hot and humid compress, and antibacterial drugs are given according to the condition. After these treatments, the infection can be cured.

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