Fungal Paronychia. Clinical, Diagnosis and Treatment Aspects

Purpose of Review The purpose of this study is to recognize and expand the knowledge of mycotic paronychia as a variable clinical condition due to various predisposing factors and multiple fungal organisms. Recent Findings Candida -associated mycotic paronychia is common but other non-dermatophyte m...

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Published in:Current fungal infection reports 2017-09, Vol.11 (3), p.98-103
Main Authors: Arce, Martin, Gutiérrez-Mendoza, Daniela
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Diagnosis
Fungal Infections of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (A Bonifaz
Fungi
Infectious Diseases
Internal Medicine
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Microorganisms
Occupational Medicine/Industrial Medicine
Onychomycosis
Pathogenicity
Pneumology/Respiratory System
Section Editor
Topical Collection on Fungal Infections of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue
Tropical Medicine
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Summary:Purpose of Review The purpose of this study is to recognize and expand the knowledge of mycotic paronychia as a variable clinical condition due to various predisposing factors and multiple fungal organisms. Recent Findings Candida -associated mycotic paronychia is common but other non-dermatophyte molds, such as Fusarium , are identified as potential agents of paronychia and onychomycosis. Summary Mycotic paronychia is characterized by inflammation of the proximal or lateral nail folds caused by certain fungi. Mycological analysis is necessary to identify the causal agent and prescribe an appropriate treatment. Further studies are needed to know the involved microorganisms in the disease and the pathogenicity factors involved in this localized area of the nail apparatus.
ISSN:1936-3761
1936-377X
DOI:10.1007/s12281-017-0286-5