Monascus ruber: A Rare Cause of Onychomycosis

Dabet Rynga, Malini R Capoo, S

Abstract

We report a case of onychomycosis from a 71-year old man which was caused by Monascus ruber. The diagnosis was based on culture morphological characteristics on Sabouraud’s Dextrose agar and Malt Extract agar. The patient was successfully treated with oral terbinafine.

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