Is-it-a-green-nail-from-bacteria? What is Aspergillus Fumigatus (AF)?
Is it a green nail from bacteria? Aspergillus Fumigates (AF) is a mould nail fungus that can also demonstrate a green nail hue just like the bacteria pseudomonas aeringosas. This condition pseudomonas aeringosas makes a nail appear green, brown even black.
However a (1) fungal mould nail infection is not only different from (2) pseudomonas aeringosas but mould nail fungus is also different from a (3) dermatophyte nail infection.
A dermatophyte infection on the other hand requires keratin. Keratin includes our skin, our nails and our hair. As such fortunately dermatophyte infections tend to be superficial.
However the non dermatophyte mould fungal infection Aspergillus Fumigates can also look like a bacterial green nail syndrome which can occasionally infect deeper tissues, (systemic infections). This is more likely in people with weakened immune systems, those who have had an organ transplant or are generally systemically unwell.
Mould nail infections such as AF are less common but occur in nails damaged by trauma or pre-existing conditions and typically acquired from environmental exposure (soil, water, plants).
AF thrives in damp, humid environments. People who are frequently exposed to mouldy or damp conditions such as in basements or construction sites may have a higher risk of fungal exposure.
Other risk factors include damage or injury to the nails can create an entry point for fungal infections frequent manicures or pedicures can increase the risk.
If our nails are not kept clean and dry this can create an environment conducive to fungal growth, increasing the risk of infection.
People with psoriasis, eczema, or onycholysis (nail lifting from the nail bed) may have compromised nail integrity, making them more prone to fungal infections.
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