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Blistering distal dactylitis.

M K McCray·N B Esterly
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Blistering distal dactylitis is a distinctive infection localized to the volar fat pad of the distal phalanx of the finger. The causative agent is a group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus. The organism can be identified by a Gram-stained smear and culture of the blister fluid. The infection responds readily to incision and drainage, compresses, and a course of an appropriate oral antibiotic.

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M K McCray, N B Esterly. 1981. Blistering distal dactylitis.. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0190-9622(81)70122-1

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