Onychomycosis due to Microsporum gypseum- a case report and review of literature
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 3
Abstract
Abstract: Microsporum gypseum is a geophilic dermatophyte spread throughout the world and is sometimes the pathogenic agent of epidermomycosis such as tinea corporis, tinea pedis, tinea cruris, and kerion in persons who have contact with soil. Microsporum gypseum is seldom the agent of onychomycosis. Here we present a case of onychomycosis of multiple finger nails in a 65 year old male caused by Microsporum gypseum. Keywords: Diabetes, Microsporum gypseum, Onychomycosis.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Nitika Dhuria, Dr. Neetika Kalra, Dr. Deepak Arora, Dr. Shilpa Arora, Dr. Renu Bansal
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