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AAP Grand Rounds 11:70 (2004)
© 2004 American Academy of Pediatrics

INFECTIOUS DISEASES

Toothpick Puncture Injuries of the Foot

Source: Imoisili MA, Bonwit AM, Bulas DI. Toothpick puncture injuries of the foot in children. Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2004;23:80–82.[Medline]

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In this report, the authors present a series of 5 cases of toothpick-related injuries and foot infections in children ages 6–13 years managed at Children’s National Medical Center, Washington, DC. All of the children had been walking barefoot when the toothpick puncture injury occurred and all 5 presented with pain, redness, and swelling of the foot; none had fever or foot drainage. All of the children . . . [Full Text of this Article]

Mike Dubik, MD, FAAP1 and Leslie L. Barton, MD, FAAP2
1 Pediatrics, Naval Medical Center, San Diego, CA
2 Pediatrics, University of Arizona School of Medicine, Tucson, AZ