Blood poisoning is a term commonly used to describe an infection that has spilled into the blood stream and spread throughout the body from a localized origin. Blood poisoning, known to physicians as septicemia, is also life threatening. Of special note, abscesses in the hand are more serious than they might appear. Due to the intricate structure and the overriding importance of the hand, any hand infection must be treated promptly and competently. It is even better to avoid infections altogether by taking prompt care of open injuries, particularly puncture wounds.
Bites are the most dangerous of all, even more so because they often occur on the hand.
Cellulitis Inflammation of tissue due to infection. Enzyme Any of a number of protein chemicals that can change other chemicals. Fallopian tubes Part of the internal female anatomy that carries eggs from the ovaries to the uterus. Flora Living inhabitants of a region or area. Pyogenic Capable of generating pus.