What is another name for fungal infection of the nail?

• A. Tailor's bunion/bunionette
• B. Onychomycosis/tinea unguium/nail fungus
• C. Claw toe
• D. Foot drop/Drop foot

Answer: (B)

Fungal infection of the nail is called onychomycosis. When the infection is due to dermatophytes, it’s specifically termed tinea unguium. In everyday language, you’ll also hear it simply as nail fungus. So the best choice lists all three names that refer to the same condition: onychomycosis, tinea unguium, and nail fungus. The other options describe completely different foot conditions: a bunionette at the little toe, a toe deformity called claw toe, and a nerve/nerve-muscle issue causing difficulty lifting the front of the foot.