Onychomycosis caused byAspergillus terreus
- 1 January 1978
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Oxford University Press (OUP) in Medical Mycology
- Vol. 16 (1) , 39-46
- https://doi.org/10.1080/00362177885380061
Abstract
Four cases of onychomycosis caused by Aspergillus terreus are presented. The clinical characteristics consisted of spotted and striated leuconychia, darkspots and fragility of the nails. The mycology is described, and it is shown that A. terreus has an inhibitory effect on the growth of dermatophytes and Scopulariopsis brevicaulis. Topical treatment with 1% Pimafucin in a mixture of 60% dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO) and 40% water as well as a 9% aqueous solution of sodium benzoate were both effective. The literature concerning onychomycosis caused by A. terreus is summarized.This publication has 14 references indexed in Scilit:
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