FUNGAL INFECTIONS
FUNGAL INFECTIONS Chronic fungal infections are common in the elderly; the age-related decrease in cutaneous immunologic response may be partly responsible. Tinea Pedis (Athlete’s Foot) Tinea pedis is discussed in Ch. 77. Tinea Unguium A fungal infection of the nails (more often the toenails than the fingernails), usually caused by Trichophyton rubrum or T. menta-grophytes. [...]
