This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: General surgery, Subject name: Surgery
Pulp space infection is known as 
Select and explain. 
A. Felon, B. Paronychia, C. Perionychia, D. Onychonychia
A: Felon
Answer: A: Felon 
Explanation: A felon is an abscess between the specialised fibrous septae in the fingeip pulp. It causes intense pain and may lead to terminal phalangeal osteomyelitis. Reference : Bailey & Love, 27th Edition, page no = 503.