A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
Green nail syndrome
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Green nail syndrome is infection with Pseudomonas, a type of bacteria.
(See also Overview of Nail Disorders.)
Green nail syndrome is caused by an infection with Pseudomonas species. It usually develops in people who have onycholysis (partial separation of the nail bed from the nail plate or loss of the nail plate) or chronic paronychia and whose hands are often in water or exposed to irritants. The nail in the area of onycholysis becomes greenish in color.
Green nail syndrome may be treated with antiseptics, antibiotics, and sometimes surgical removal of the involved nail.
Green nail syndrome meaning & definition 1 of Green nail syndrome.
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