Paronychia

Question 1

what is paronychia

Answer 1

inflammation of the folds of tissue surrounding the nail

Question 2

Most common causitive organism

Answer 2

Staphylococcus aureus

Question 3

Paronychia Sx

Answer 3

1. Pain and swelling at the base of the fingernail, although the toenail can also be affected.
2. Localized pain and tenderness of the nail folds.

Question 4

Paronychia Mx

Answer 4

1. moist heat (warm soaks) 10-15mins, 3-4x daily + hasten draining of pus
2. Topical Abx: Fusidic acid
3. Oral Abx: Fluclox 7/7
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