PARONYCHIA

Course overview

PARONYCHIA IS AN INFECTION OF THE PROXIMAL AND LATERAL TOENAIL AND FINGERNAIL FOLDS WHICH MAY OCCUR SPONTANEOUSLY OR FOLLOWING TRAUMA OR MANIPULATION. IT IS ONE OF THE MOST COMMON INFECTIONS OF THE HAND, AND IT IS ESSENTIAL TO KNOW HOW TO TREAT IT APPROPRIATELY. THIS ACTIVITY REVIEWS THE CAUSE, PRESENTATION, AND PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF PARONYCHIA AND HIGHLIGHTS THE ROLE OF THE INTERPROFESSIONAL TEAM IN ITS MANAGEMENT.