Causes. Fungal nail infections are caused by various fungal organisms (fungi). The most common cause is a type of fungus called dermatophyte. Yeast and molds also can cause nail infections. Fungal nail infection can develop in people at any age, but it's more common in older adults. As the nail ages, it can become brittle and dry.
Photo: Getty Images. Jan. 1 marked a significant cultural shift in China â starting this year, families will be able to have two children. This alters the one-child policy that was introduced in 1978 to control the countryâs population.
Any person who is forced to have an abortion or sterilization because of Chinaâs one child policy is considered to have a political opinion for asylum purposes. Furthermore, anyone who is persecuted for resisting the one child policy in any way is also considered to have a political opinion.