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Bacterial and Viral Infections of the Nail Unit

Matilde Iorizzo1, Marcel C Pasch2

  • 1Private Dermatology Practice, Viale Stazione 16, Bellinzona 6500, Switzerland.

Dermatologic Clinics
|March 22, 2021
PubMed

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Nail unit infections, including bacterial paronychia and warts, are common. Diagnostic tests are crucial for nonspecific presentations to guide effective treatment and prevent infection spread and antimicrobial resistance.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Microbiology

Background:

  • Nail unit infections are frequent, presenting as primary bacterial or viral conditions or secondary to other nail disorders.
  • Common examples include bacterial paronychia and viral warts affecting the nail unit.
  • Nonspecific clinical signs in many nail infections necessitate accurate diagnosis before initiating therapy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To detail common bacterial and viral infections of the nail unit.
  • To provide diagnostic strategies for nail unit infections.
  • To outline appropriate treatment options for these infections.

Main Methods:

  • Review of common bacterial and viral pathogens affecting the nail unit.
  • Description of clinical presentations and diagnostic workup.
  • Discussion of current treatment guidelines and therapeutic approaches.

Main Results:

  • Bacterial paronychia and viral warts are highlighted as prevalent nail unit infections.
  • The importance of diagnostic testing for nonspecific presentations is emphasized.
  • Effective treatment strategies are presented to manage these infections.

Conclusions:

  • Accurate diagnosis is essential for managing bacterial and viral nail unit infections.
  • Appropriate diagnostic tests aid in preventing infection spread and antimicrobial resistance.
  • This review provides a comprehensive guide to the diagnosis and treatment of common nail unit infections.
Keywords:
Bacterial infectionsHerpes simplex virusNail disordersPapilloma virusParonychiaSyphilisViral infectionsWarts

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