A rare case of onychomycosis caused by Emericella quadrilineata (Aspergillus tetrazonus)

Indian J Med Microbiol. 2015 Apr-Jun;33(2):314-6. doi: 10.4103/0255-0857.153561.

Abstract

Onychomycosis is a common chronic nail disorder where dermatophytes are the predominant pathogens. However, non-dermatophytic moulds like Aspergillus can also be implicated as the causative agents. Herein, we report a rare case of onychomycosis due to Emericella quadrilineata ( Aspergillus tetrazonus) in an apparently immunocompetent host.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Emericella / classification*
  • Emericella / cytology
  • Emericella / isolation & purification*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Microbiological Techniques
  • Microscopy
  • Middle Aged
  • Onychomycosis / diagnosis*
  • Onychomycosis / microbiology
  • Onychomycosis / pathology*