An inflammation of the fingers or toes, generally of the last phalanx, terminating usually in suppuration. The inflammation may occupy any seat between the skin and the bone, but is usually applied to a felon or inflammation of the periosteal structures of the bone.
Infection of the nail bed, typically caused by Staphylococcus aureus, but also associated with herpes simplex virus.
an infection of the fingers caused by herpes simplex virus, usually the result of touching oral and/or genital lesions.
a purulent infection at the end of a finger or toe in the area surrounding the nail
An abscess on the end of a finger or a toe that is caused by the herpes simplex virus or a bacterial infection.
An infection involving the distal phalanx of a finger.
or felon – Inflammed or abcessed end of finger or toe with pus formation. Either deep or shallow affecting bone and/or nail.
Herpes infection on the fingers or toes.