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2025 March (Supplementary (SAY)) (2019 Scheme) · 100 marks · 180 min

Question

Fungal infection of a nail (Onychomycosis) is caused by

  1. Candida species
  2. Microsporum species
  3. Trichophyton species
  4. Epidermophydon species a) 1, 2, 3 are correct b) 1, 3, 4 are correct c) 1, 4 are correct d) 2, 4 are correct
  • a) 1, 2, 3 are correct
  • b) 1, 3, 4 are correct
  • c) 1, 4 are correct
  • d) 2, 4 are correct
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Answer

Key facts regarding onychomycosis (fungal nail infection): most commonly caused by dermatophytes, particularly Trichophyton rubrum (the leading cause worldwide) and Trichophyton mentagrophytes; less commonly caused by non-dermatophyte moulds (e.g., Aspergillus, Fusarium species) and by Candida species (particularly involving fingernails, often associated with chronic paronychia/frequent water exposure). Diagnosis relies on KOH microscopy of nail clippings/scrapings demonstrating fungal hyphae or yeast/pseudohyphae, and culture on Sabouraud dextrose agar for definitive species identification. Without the original four numbered statements from the source question, the specific combination intended by the examiner cannot be confirmed.

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