Causes of nail infection
The nail infection is usually caused by dermatophytes that belong to the species of T. rubrum, Trichophyton mentagrophytes var mentagrophyte.
Candida species and nondermatophyte molds may also be the causative factors in certain instances. The nail infection can occur through direct contact with the infected individuals.
Other sources of infection are infected animals, soil or fomites.
Risk factors:
The risk factors that have been associated with an increased incidence of nail infections include:
- Poor venous and lymphatic drainage,
- Ill-fitting shoes and sports participation.1–3
Written by: Healthplus24 team
Date last modified: July 05, 2011