Anatomy & SciencesQuestion 34 of 484
Paronychia is an infection that affects which area?
a.The hyponychium only
b.The matrix only
c.The nail plate itself
d.The tissue surrounding the nail (nail fold)
Explanation
Paronychia is an infection (often bacterial, sometimes fungal) of the skin and nail folds around the nail. It presents with redness, swelling, and often pus.
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