The causes of toenail fungus includes - Heavy perspiration - Wearing boots for long period of time - Diabetes - Swimming in public swimming pool - Artificial nails - Nail injury - Genetic influence The fungi which cause toenail fungus include • Trichophyton rubrum • Trichophyton tonsurans. • Trichophyton interdigitale. • Trichophyton violaceum. • Epidermophyton floccosum. • Microsporum gypseum. • Trichophyton soudanense. The symptoms of toenail fungus are - Discoloration - Thickening of nail - Brittle nail - Ragged and distorted nail The treatment of toenail fungus includes - Oral anti-fungal drugs The prevention of toenail fungus includes- - Cutting nails - Drying feet especially between toes - Not using artificial nails - Manicure and pedicure from reliable salons