Abstract

FRAENZA, Laura B et al. Onychomycosis for Curvularia lunata var. aeria: presentation of a clinical case. Rev. argent. microbiol. [online]. 2015, vol.47, n.1, pp.54-56. ISSN 1851-7617.  http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ram.2015.01.003.

We here report a clinical case of a female patient presenting with a three-month history of a white onychodystrophic lesion of both hallux. The infection was due to a mold, identified as Curvularia lunata var aeria. The Curvularia gender is related to the production of phaeohyphomycosis, Curvularia lunata cause onychomycosis occasionally. The patient was treated with itraconazole 200 mg/day, during six month with complete remission of the lesions. In conclusion, it is important to consider these fungi as causative agent of nail mycosis since the initial site of infection may be a pathway for systemic dissemination in inmunocompromised patients.

Keywords : Curvularia lunata; Onychomycosis; Phaeohyphomycosis.

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