Finger Infection (cont.)

Medical Author:

Kevin Aston, DO

Coauthor:

Michael Doyle, DO

Medical Editor:

William C. Shiel Jr., MD, FACP, FACR

Dr. Shiel received a Bachelor of Science degree with honors from the University of Notre Dame. There he was involved in research in radiation biology and received the Huisking Scholarship. After graduating from St. Louis University School of Medicine, he completed his Internal Medicine residency and Rheumatology fellowship at the University of California, Irvine. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology.

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Finger Infection Prevention

Common sense safety practices will help prevent many of the finger wounds that become a problem.

Simple things such as wearing protective work gloves may prevent injury.
Wearing latex or vinyl gloves is mandatory if possible exposure to bodily fluids is expected.
Avoid chewing on the nails, and wash the hands as needed.
Seek early medical attention before an infection is present.

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