Green nail syndrome

Green nail syndrome

Green nail syndrome, also known as chloronychia,[1] is a paronychial infection caused due to Pseudomonas aeruginosa that can develop in individuals whose hands are frequently submerged in water.[2] It may also occur as transverse green stripes that are ascribed to intermittent episodes of infection.[3]:272,791

See also

References

  1. ↑ Maes, M; Richert, B; de la Brassinne, M (Apr 2002). "[Green nail syndrome or chloronychia]". Revue medicale de Liege (in French). 57 (4): 233–5. PMID 12073797.
  2. ↑ "Pseudomonas aeruginosa Infections: Clinical Presentation". eMedicine. Retrieved 1 February 2014.
  3. ↑ James, William; Berger, Timothy; Elston, Dirk (2005). Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: Clinical Dermatology. (10th ed.). Saunders. ISBN 0-7216-2921-0.Template:Check isbn

Further reading

  • AKSAKAL, A. Burhan; ADIŞEN, Esra; GÜRER, Mehmet Ali (2006). "Green nail syndrome: A case report and a new treatment approach". Gazi Tıp Dergisi / Gazi Medical Journal. Cilt 17 (Sayı 4): 216–217.
  • Hengge, Ulrich R.; Bardeli, Virginia (12 March 2009). "Green Nails". New England Journal of Medicine. 360 (11): 1125–1125. doi:10.1056/NEJMicm0706497.


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