Onychomycosis Caused by Aspergillus niger: A Case Report of An Unusual Etiological Agent
Journal: International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR) (Vol.11, No. 1)Publication Date: 2022-01-05
Authors : Paulus Mario Christopher; Ketut Kwartantaya Winaya;
Page : 769-772
Keywords : Aspergillus niger aspergillus fungal infection non-dermatophyte molds onychomycosis;
Abstract
Onychomycosis is a common fungal disease caused by dermatophytes, yeasts, and non-dermatophyte molds. Aspergillus species are rare and emerging as the etiological agent for toenail onychomycosis. We present a case of a 54-year-old male patient in a stage V chronic kidney disease due to diabetic nephropathy undergoing twice-weekly hemodialysis. The patient showed discoloration of the proximal portion of the left big toenail with subungual hyperkeratosis. Direct microscopy revealed a conidial head with a rather broad long septum and irregular hypha. Based on the growth of modified Saboraud dextrose agar, we concluded the diagnosis of onychomycosis caused by Aspergillus niger. After a 6-week pulse dose treatment and topical antifungal, the disease yielded an improvement.
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