Green nail syndrome is a nail infection that develops in people whose hands are frequently submerged in water, producing a discoloration of the nail that ranges from shades of green to black, sometimes appearing as transverse green stripes reflecting repeated episodes of infection. It is usually caused by the bacterium Pseudomonas aeruginosa and is linked to hands that stay constantly moist or exposed to chemicals, as well as to nails that have been damaged or traumatized, with several everyday activities and nail injuries recognized as raising the risk of developing it.
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ICD-10 ChapterXII: Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue 1 Communicable or Non-communicable Causative Agent
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Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
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It is usually caused by the bacteria Pseudomonas aeruginosa and is linked to hands being constantly moist or exposed to chemicals, or in individuals who have damaged or traumatised nails.
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It is usually caused by the bacteria Pseudomonas aeruginosa and is linked to hands being constantly moist or exposed to chemicals, or in individuals who have damaged or traumatised nails.
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Green nail syndrome is an infection that can develop in individuals whose hands are frequently submerged in water resulting in discolouration of the nails from shades of green to black.
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