Curvularia lunata-Induced Onychomycosis in an Unlikely Host: A Case Report
This case report provides insight into the challenges of accurate diagnosis, emphasizing the need for routine fungal cultures. Additionally, it discusses the complexities of treatment options, considering factors such as drug interactions and patient-specific conditions, and highlighting the importance of tailored management plans. This case is reported because of the rarity of onychomycosis caused by <i>Curvularia</i> in immunocompetent individuals.
Authors
- Grace Obeid (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8509-8830)
- Marwa Hallal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-3256-5589)
Institutions
- University of Balamand (LB)
- Lebanese American University (LB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Case Reports in Dermatology
- Published
- 2025-02-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1159/000543525
- Primary Topic
- Nail Diseases and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00