PiedRéseau Vimont/Laval Toenail paronychia

Toenail paronychia is a bacterial infection that produces stabbing pain and pus buildup near the toenail.

Acute paronychia is caused by a bacterial infection, like staphylococcus aureus or streptococcus, while chronic paronychia develops slowly as a result of the candida bacteria.

In the case of acute paronychia, it should be treated by a health care expert, such as a podiatrist, as soon as possible due to the fast progression of symptoms.

This article explains what paronychia is and how to cure it.

Although paronychia is most frequently associated with the fingers, it can also be a toe infection.

From inoculation to the need for treatment, paronychia usually goes through 3 phases, which are listed below:

• The inflammation phase: The infection is still reversible at this point, but it must be treated quickly to avoid consequences.

• The "colonization" phase: This stage of infection is quite (...learn more)