First report of onychomycosis caused by Phoma glomerata (Didymella glomerata): case report and literature review. Issue 1 (12th January 2023)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Zarei, Fereshteh; Mahmoudi, Shahram; Amanizadeh, Azam; Agha Kuchak Afshari, Setareh
• Is Part Of: Reviews and research in medical microbiology. Volume 34:Issue 1(2023)
• Page Start: 1
• Page End: 5
• Publication Date: 2023-01-12
• Subjects: Iran -- Onychomycosis -- Phoma glomerata; Medical microbiology; Periodicals; 616.9041
• DOI: 10.1097/MRM.0000000000000319
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2770-3150

Abstract

Abstract : Onychomycosis is the fungal infection of nails caused by yeasts, dermatophytes, and nondermatophyte molds. As a divergent set of fungi can cause onychomycosis, reliable and accurate laboratory identification of the etiological agent is crucial for choosing the proper treatment. Herein, we present a rare case of nondermatophytic onychomycosis of the toenail caused by Phoma glomerata in a 27-year-old Iranian female patient. In addition, a review of the literature on human infections caused by Phoma species is provided.