This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Miscellaneous, Subject name: Orthopaedics
Blistering Dactylitis is due to 
Select and explain. 
A. Streptococcal infection, B. Staphylococcus, C. Tuberculosis, D. Sickle cell anaemia
A: Streptococcal infection
Answer: A: Streptococcal infection 
Explanation: Blistering dactylitis is a painful, vesicular, localized S. aureus or group A streptococcal infection of the pulps of the distal digits of the hands. Blistering Distal Dactylitis Superficial bacterial skin infection Cause: GAS, GBS, S.aureus Location Tips of pads of fingers/toes Description Tense blisters, 5-iomm Filled with thin, purulent fluid Narrow erythematous rim Thick crust upon rupture Ref: Harrison; 19th edition; Page no: 829 maheshwari 9th ed ohopedics