A case of onychomycosis caused by Aspergillus niger

Abstract

Between 2015 and 2018, a clear increase was noticed in the cases of onychomycosis in which species of Aspergillus were cited as the cause while stimulating studies have been conducted. With this case, we call attention to the increasing frequency of Aspergillus niger onychomycosis in recent years and highlight the options for diagnosis and treatment as well as the risk factors and clinical and pathological properties of the disease.

Keywords

• onychomycosis
• aspergillus niger
• treatment