Which of the following fingernail conditions may indicate local infection or systemic disease?
A) Spooning of the main
B) Beau's lines
C) Clubbing fingertips
D) Brittle, grooved, or lined nails

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Fingernails and toenails often give some indication of a person's health. Brittle, grooved, or lined nails may indicate local infection or systemic disease. Spooning of the nail is seen in some patients with severe iron-deficiency anemia. Beau's lines appear after an acute illness but grow out and disappear. Clubbing of the fingertips is associated with some congenital heart or lung diseases.

Which of the Following Fingernail Conditions May Indicate Local Infection