Title of article :
A case of onychomycosis caused by a terbinafine- susceptible Fusarium solani in Vietnam
Author/Authors :
Ngo ، Thi Minh Chau Department of Parasitology - Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy , Ton Nu ، Phuong Anh Department of Parasitology - Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy , Cao ، Le Chi Department of Parasitology - Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy , Ha ، Thi Ngoc Thuy Department of Parasitology - Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy , Do ، Thi Bich Thao Department of Parasitology - Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy , Thi ، Giang Tran Department of Parasitology - Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Abstract :
Fusarium spp. are the common onychomycosis pathogens in non-dermatophyte molds, and are considered resistant to many antifungal agents. We reported onychomycosis of the fingernail caused by Fusarium solani in Vietnam. The minimum inhib- itory concentration of terbinafine against the tested isolate was 1μg/ml, which was the lowest of all antimycotic agents. The patient was successfully treated with a daily dose of 250mg terbinafine for two months, and no recurrence occurred after a one-year follow-up. Antifungal susceptibility testing is recommended in Fusarium onychomycosis.
Keywords :
Onychomycosis , Fusarium solani , Terbinafine susceptible , Antifungal susceptibility testing , Onychomycosis treatment
Journal title :
IJM Iranian Journal of Microbiology
Journal title :
IJM Iranian Journal of Microbiology
