Staphylococcus is a common splinter-related infection. Keep an eye out for visible streaks on the skin, fever, or chills. Tetanus is caused by Clostridium tetani, another risky bacteria.

Alan Blakey lost part of his finger after a splinter infection was not treated properly at the Bransholme Centre Later that evening, he was so concerned by his condition that he went to the ...

When the toxins staph produces accumulate in the bloodstream, they can cause a particular type of blood poisoning known as ...

As Dr. Zeichner mentioned, splinter hemorrhages are often caused by trauma. "Another common reason these may appear is due to poor nutrition or a fungal infection," says manicurist Hannah Lee.

The splinter festered and led to bacterial meningitis, which caused the stroke, leaving him disabled at the age of just 28. Mr Parkyn shared his story as part of a Stroke Association campaign.