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Finger Infection
Finger infections can be caused by a variety of bacteria and viruses. Types of finger infections include paronychia, felon, herpetic whitlow, cellulitis, infectious flexor tenosynovitis, and deep space infection. Symptoms and treatment of a finger infection depend on the type. -
Tetanus
Tetanus is an infectious disease caused by contamination of wounds from the bacteria Clostridium tetani, or the spores they produce that live in the soil, and animal feces. Symptoms and signs include: muscle cramps, lockjaw, weakness, and difficulty swallowing. Tetanus treatment incorporates antibiotics, wound cleansing, pain medicine, sedatives to control muscle spasms, and IV fluids.
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Tetanus (Lockjaw) Tetanus is an infectious disease caused by contamination of wounds from the bacteria Clostridium tetani, or the spores they produce that live in the soil, and animal feces. Symptoms and signs include:
- muscle cramps,
- lockjaw,
- weakness, and
- difficulty swallowing.
Puncture Wound Topic Guide - Visuals
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Puncture Wound Topic Guide - Medications and Vitamins
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Bacitracin, neomycin, and polymyxin B are antibiotics that kill bacteria on your skin...learn more »