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Fungal Nail Infection : Causes

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Causes List

Causes could include:
  • Fungus

Causes Overview Articles

Fungal nail infection
The body normally hosts a variety of bacteria and fungi. Some of these are useful to the body.
Source:ADAM
Date:October 3, 2008
Onychomycosis
Onychomycosis is caused by three types of fungi, called dermatophytes, yeasts, and nondermatophyte molds. Fungi are simple parasitic plant organisms that don't need sunlight to grow.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine

Specific Causes Articles

Ask The Doctor: Toenail Fungus
I have a toenail fungus that makes the toenail discolored and very thick. What remedies are there to cure this, other than taking a drug that may be harmful to your liver?
Source:StayWell
Toenail fungus: Drill to kill
Toenail fungus is difficult to treat, but two new types of treatment in testing may make it easier. One uses short-wavelength light, and the other requires drilling tiny holes in the affected nail.
Source:StayWell
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