Hand Infection

Hand is the most commonly used part of our body for our day to day activities. Hence it is also a common area to have infection. Different type of infections include

Infection around the nail. It is the most common infection encountered clinically.

In this infection affects deeper tissue like tendon and can spread faster .

Bursae are normal pockets of tissue in hand. Infections in bursae are often grievous and need timely attention.

These infections are common in hand. It can arise in penetrating injuries, spread of infection from adjacent structures. These infections can progress rapidly leading to severe pain and accumulation of a large amount of pus. In immunocompromised patients infection can spread to other parts of the body as well.

These are infections of joints. Wrist and finger joints can be involved. These are dangerous infections which can restrict the movements and functions of joints if not treated on time.

Human saliva contains nearly one billion bacteria per Milli Liter (ml). Most of these infections demand attention and prompt treatment with wound cleaning and antibiotics.

Cellulitis, abscesses.

It is a rapidly advancing infection affecting the skin, subcutaneous tissue and fascia. This needs aggressive management to save the limb and prevent sepsis ( spread of infection to other parts of the body ).