Reasons of Toenail Fungus

Toenail Fungus are caused by 3 major types of fungi: dermatophytes, yeasts, and nondermatophyte molds. Dermatophytes are the general reason of Toenail Fungus. Two major pathogens are responsible for approximately 90% of all Toenail Fungus reasons. T rubrum accounts for 70% and Trichophyton mentagrophytes accounts for 20% of all cases. Toenail Fungus caused by nondermatophyte molds (Fusarium species, Scopulariopsis brevicaulis, Aspergillus species) is becoming more general worldwide, accounting for up to 15% of cases in some territories. Onychomycosis due to Candida is rare element.