Candidal onychomycosis

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CandidaCandidal onychomycosis is an infection of the nail plate by fungus caused by Candida.[1]:305 In one study Candida parapsilosis was the most common species; Candida albicans is also a common agent.[2]

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References

  1. James, William D.; Berger, Timothy G.; et al. (2006). Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: clinical Dermatology. Saunders Elsevier. ISBN 0-7216-2921-0. 
  2. J Am Acad Dermatol. 1996 Dec;35(6):958-61, Treatment of Candida nail infection with terbinafine, Segal R, Kritzman A, Cividalli L, Samra Z, David M, Tiqva P.


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