Dactylitis is a condition which starts in one of the small bones of the finger and is nearly always tuberculous in origin. It may be a sign that tuberculosis is present in some other part of the body, so it is necessary that the general health should receive attention. Dactylitis may also occur in children owing to inherited syphilis. The diseased finger usually requires to be operated upon, and if the condition is due to tuberculosis, the treatment will take the form of plenty of fresh air, good food and sunlight. Research Dactylitis
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Abbreviations
Research Dactylitis
