Fungi Four Patterns of Nail Fungal Infections Treatment of Nail Fungal Infections Introduction Fungal infections of the nail are called onychomycosis.
Fungal organisms invade the nail plate and cause a variety of signs and symptoms.
These infections are common in the elderly but occur in children. They cause changes in the nail color and thickness. Nail fungal infections may cause pain, secondary infection with bacteria and are a source of embarrassment. Trauma predisposes to infection. There is a definite hereditary predisposition.