Opportunistic fungal infections of the skin and nail are frequently encountered in human. Recent years have shown increased incidence of fungal infections especially in immunocompromised patients. Onychomycosis in HIV-infected patients is reported to occur in 15-40%, four times more than in the general population. Here, we report a case of fingernail proximal subungual onychomycosis with associated skin infection caused by an opportunistic mold, Aspergillus sydowii, in a HIV positive individual. Isolation of A. sydowii from nail and skin of an immunocompromised person needs accurate identification for successful treatment.
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【저자키워드】 Immunocompromised patient, Onychomycosis, Aspergillus spp., Proximal subungual onychomycosis.,
【저자키워드】 Immunocompromised patient, Onychomycosis, Aspergillus spp., Proximal subungual onychomycosis.,