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The association of Yarrowia lipolytica with onychomycosis
21 Jun 2025
Abstract excerpt
Onychomycosis, a common fungal nail infection, is typically caused by dermatophytes or Candida species, but rare fungal pathogens can also be involved. We describe a 20-year-old woman with persistent nail shedding who was unresponsive to standard antifungal treatments. Microscopic nail examination, fungal culture, and ITS sequencing repeatedly identified the presence of Yarrowia lipolytica (formerly Candida...
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