10 Fungal Infection Symptoms
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Thickened and Discolored Nails
Fungal nail infections can cause thickened, brittle and discolored nails. Because fungus requires damp, dark places to thrive, toenail infections tend to be more common than fingernail infections.
Nail fungus, also called onychomycosis, can affect all nails, whether on the toes or the fingers. If the infection is severe, it can remain dormant and recur. Misshapen nails, debris beneath the nail surface and a strange odor are also common symptoms of a fungal nail infection.2‘Nail Fungus.’ Mayo Clinic, www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/nail-fungus/symptoms-causes/syc-20353294
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