First report of onychomycosis caused by Phoma glomerata (Didymella glomerata): case report and literature review

Onychomycosis is the fungal infection of nails caused by yeasts, dermatophytes, and nondermatophyte molds. As a divergent set of fungi can cause onychomycosis, reliable and accurate laboratory identification of the etiological agent is crucial for choosing the proper treatment. Herein, we present a rare case of nondermatophytic onychomycosis of the toenail caused by Phoma glomerata in a 27-year-old Iranian female patient. In addition, a review of the literature on human infections caused by Phoma species is provided.

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This article presents a rare case of nondermatophytic onychomycosis caused by Phoma glomerata in a 27-year-old Iranian female patient, emphasizing the importance of reliable laboratory identification for choosing appropriate treatment. It also provides a literature review on human infections caused by Phoma species.