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Peer-reviewed veterinary case report

Onychomycosis caused by Trichophyton equinum.

Journal:
Clinical and experimental dermatology
Year:
1989
Authors:
Nicholls, D S & Midgley, G

Plain-English summary

This case talks about a 13-year-old girl who had a nail infection on her right thumbnail caused by a fungus called Trichophyton equinum. This type of fungus is very unusual for causing nail infections. The report highlights that onychomycosis, which is a fungal infection of the nails, can sometimes be caused by this rare fungus.

Abstract

A case of onychomycosis caused by Trichophyton equinum affecting the right thumbnail of a 13-year-old girl is described. Trichophyton equinum appears to be an extremely rare cause of nail infection.

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Original publication: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2532575/