Zhang MJ, Liang GZ, Mei H, Song G, Liu WD. Onychomycosis caused by
Pichia guilliermondii: A case report and mini-review.
Med Mycol Case Rep 2020;
27:72-76. [PMID:
32071849 PMCID:
PMC7016335 DOI:
10.1016/j.mmcr.2020.02.002]
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Abstract
Onychomycosis has been reported to be mainly caused by dermatophytes. Recently, more attention has been paid to yeast for its increasing morbidity, especially the candida specices. Here we reported a fingernail infection caused by Pichia guilliermondii, the sexual reproduction period of Candida guilliermondii. Itraconazole was used for three courses, and the patient achieved improvement without any significant side-effects. This might be the first onychomycosis case of Candida guilliermondii.
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