Question 259 · LEK · Paronychia
The inflammatory process within the nail fold, which is usually purulent, applies to:
- A. paronychia.
- B. felon.
- C. paraphimosis.
- D. boil.
- E. gangrene.
Hint
The location described, the fold of skin around the nail, gives this infection its name.
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