Nondermatophytes. Pathogen or distracter in onychomycosis.

Fungal infections have risen steadily in the past decade. Podiatrists probably encounter the highest population of patients affected by this condition. Current treatment regimens do not appear to be able to address all of these dermatophytic infections. Nondermatophytes, which have been studied and discovered to be either contaminants or etiologic factors, must now be a consideration in evaluating and treating fungal infections.