The role of nondermatophyte molds in onychomycosis: Diagnosis and treatment

摘要: Onychomycosis is most often caused by dermatophytes. Other agents may cause onychomycosis as well, such yeasts and nondermatophytic molds (NDMs). Historically NDMs have largely been discounted merely contaminants, especially when a dermatophyte was present concurrently. shown to be sole etiologic agents, but the extent which actually nail infections uncertain. Mixed (NDM plus dermatophyte) occur with increasing frequency there considerable controversy over role of in presence dermatophyte. An isolated NDM seldom meets all accepted criteria necessary prove primary infection. In addition, for demonstrating infection an subject some debate. Better, faster, cheaper methods identifying investigations how demonstrate invasion, studies determine treatment efficacy, outcome, necessity are needed.