Onychomycosis due to Pityrosporum.
Ten cases of onychomycosis due to Pityrosporum are reported. The epidemiology, clinical features and treatment of these cases are described in detail. These cases are reported to alert medical practitioners and mycologists that Pityrosporum can cause onychomycosis in our community.
Crozier
W J
WJ
Microbiology Department, Wollongong Hospital, NSW.
Wise
K A
KA
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002725:Chloroform / Q000008:administration & dosage; D005260:Female; D006229:Hand Dermatoses / Q000382:microbiology; D006801:Humans; D007654:Ketoconazole / Q000008:administration & dosage; D008290:Malassezia; D008297:Male; D008825:Miconazole / Q000008:administration & dosage; D008875:Middle Aged; D009181:Mycoses; D014009:Onychomycosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology*
D008825:Miconazole; D002725:Chloroform; D007654:Ketoconazole