4 Types of Fungus That Can Give You a Toenail Infection

4 Types of Fungus That Can Give You a Toenail Infection

Medically reviewed by Katlein Franca, MDOlga Pankova / Getty Images Four types of fungi commonly cause toenail infectionsToenail fungus, or onychomycosis, is a nail infection that can make your toenails thicker, change color, or break apart. It affects about one in 10 people and is common in adults over 60. While fungi are the most common cause, yeasts and molds can also play a part. There are four types of toenail fungus you can have, depending…