Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an opportunistic, gram negative
pathogen
that responsible for severe nosocomial infections. It also
causes infections with unusual presentations such as Green
nail syndrome - green discoloration of the nail plate.
Sometimes, this condition may be associated with proximal
chronic paronychia and disto-lateral onycholysis most often
in persons whose hands are constantly exposed to water,
soaps and detergents.
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