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  • Infectious Diseases
  • Dermatology
  • Microbiology

Background:

  • Chronic hand infections are infrequent but necessitate prompt diagnosis.
  • Early identification is crucial for effective management and preventing complications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review and categorize chronic hand infections based on causative microorganisms.
  • To highlight key diagnostic features and presentations of various hand infections.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of chronic hand infections.
  • Classification of infections by microbial etiology: mycobacterial, bacterial, fungal, and viral.
  • Emphasis on classic presentations of deep fungal infections.

Main Results:

  • Mycobacterial infections: tuberculosis, atypical mycobacteria, leprosy.
  • Bacterial infections: actinomycosis, cat-scratch disease, syphilis, tularemia, bacillary angiomatosis, actinomycetoma.
  • Fungal infections: cutaneous, subcutaneous (sporotrichosis), and deep fungal types.
  • Viral infections: warts and orf.

Conclusions:

  • A structured approach to classifying chronic hand infections aids diagnosis.
  • Understanding the spectrum of microbial causes is essential for clinicians.
  • Recognizing characteristic presentations improves diagnostic accuracy for these uncommon conditions.