NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

Detailed explanation-1: -Paronychia is nail inflammation that may result from trauma, irritation or infection. It can affect fingernails or toenails. Paronychia can develop when bacteria enter broken skin near the cuticle and nail fold, causing an infection. The cuticle is the skin at the base of the nail.

Detailed explanation-2: -Acute paronychia-Lasting less than six weeks, painful and purulent condition; most frequently caused by a bacterial infection, especially staphylococci. Chronic paronychia-Usually caused by mechanical or chemical factors and sometimes infectious etiology like a fungal infection, especially Candida species.

Detailed explanation-3: -It is usually bacterial in nature, often caused by straphylococcus aureus bacteria. However, germs from the cold sore virus like herpes simplex or yeast such as Candida may also cause the condition. Chronic Paronychia: The infection develops slowly and may last for many weeks.