FUNGAL INFECTION OF THE NAILS DUE TO PROBABLE HANDLING OF WET CURRENCY NOTES

Onychomycosis is a fungal infection of the nail beds and it is caused by dermotophytes, yeast or nondermotophytes. More and more, Onychomycosis is viewed as being more than a cosmetic problem. Onychomycosis in immuncompormised clients can pose a more serious health problem. Demotophytes are the most frequently implicated causative agents. Despite improved personal hygiene and living environment, onychomycosis continues to spread and persist. This case report is that of a young Nigeria male who probably got infected by prolonged unprotected handling of wet, soggy currency notes in his place of work