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Pediatric Foot Disorders: Infection


Introduction

Puncture Wound Infections

Nail puncture wounds involving children's feet are common. With proper initial treatment, secondary infection should be rare. However, many affected individuals do not seek attention for the puncture - infection is more common in such individuals. (Faust 1972)

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