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Have an infection that appears to be u. der thumb nail bed. very sensitive to touch and throbs occasionally?
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Staph? Herpes?: Bacterial infections in this location are called paronychia, usually due to common bacteria like staph or strep. Or it can be herpes (i.e. herpetic whitlow). If staph etc, it may need to be opened and drained, plus the correct antibiotic. If herpes, it will improve with acyclovir or valacyclovir, but should not be opened and drained. This should be professionally evaluated ASAP. Good luck!
Answered 3/13/2020
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