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Molds in onychomycosis

R Ramani1, C R Srinivas, A Ramani

  • 1Department of Microbiology, Skin and V.D., Kasturba Medical College, Karnataka, India.

International Journal of Dermatology
|December 1, 1993
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Molds are a significant cause of onychomycosis, a nail disorder. This study found Aspergillus species to be the most common mold pathogen in nail infections.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Mycology
  • Dermatology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Onychomycosis is a prevalent nail dystrophy.
  • Dermatophytes, Candida, and molds are common causative agents.
  • Various mold species have been identified in nail infections.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence and types of molds causing onychomycosis.
  • To identify the predominant mold species isolated from infected nails.

Main Methods:

  • Nail samples were collected from 100 patients.
  • Samples were cultured on specialized media (SDA with cycloheximide and chloramphenicol).

Main Results:

  • Mold species were identified in 22% of the cultures.

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  • Aspergillus species were the most frequent isolates (86.4%).
  • Other identified molds included Fusarium oxysporum, Curvularia species, and Penicillium species.

    • Conclusions:

    • Molds can directly invade nails and cause onychomycosis.
    • Aspergillus species are a primary mold pathogen in onychomycosis.