Onychomycosis caused by Pichia guilliermondii: A case report and mini-review.

ABSTRACT: Onychomycosis has been reported to be mainly caused by dermatophytes. Recently, more attention has been paid to yeast for its increasing morbidity, especially the candida specices. Here we reported a fingernail infection caused by Pichia guilliermondii, the sexual reproduction period of Candida guilliermondii. Itraconazole was used for three courses, and the patient achieved improvement without any significant side-effects. This might be the first onychomycosis case of Candida guilliermondii.

SUBMITTER: Zhang MJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7016335 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature