A case of refractory onychomycosis caused by Kloeckera apiculata: Successful treatment with itraconazole

Abstract

Here, we present the case of an otherwise healthy patient, without risk factors, who developed a refractory case of onychomycosis caused by Kloeckera apiculata, an uncommon human pathogen. The diagnosis was ultimately confirmed by fungal nail plate culture, histopathology, and PCR. Whereas prior treatments with topical 5 % tavaborole solution, oral terbinafine, and oral fluconazole were ineffective, complete clinical and mycological cure was achieved with a 3-month course of oral itraconazole.

Keywords

• Onychomycosis
• Dermatology
• Kloeckera apiculata
• Nail disease
• Itraconzaole