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Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2014 Background: Dermatophytes are the main causative agent of all onychomycosis, but genus Microsporum is infrequent and the risk of acquiring the infection is often associated with exposure to risk factors.
Mahreen Ameen
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Foot Mycoses Among Tanzanian Footballers: A Clinico-Epidemiological Study. [PDF]
MycosesABSTRACT Background Superficial foot mycoses (SFM), including onychomycosis and tinea pedis, are common fungal infections among athletes, particularly professional footballers, owing to repetitive trauma, occlusive footwear, communal facilities, and hygiene practices.
Mhando A +11 more
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Journal of Fungi (Basel, Switzerland), 2015 Onychomycosis is the most common nail infective disorder. It is caused mainly by anthropophilic dermatophytes, in particular by Trichophyton rubrum and T. mentagrophytes var. interdigitale. Yeasts, like Candida albicans and C. parapsilosis, and molds, like Aspergillus spp., represent the second cause of onychomycosis.
Bianca Maria Piraccini +1 more
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Journal of Fungi (Basel, Switzerland), 2023 Introda significant: Onychomycosis is the most common nail disorder seen in clinical practice, and it may have significant impact on patient quality of life.
Julianne M Falotico, Shari Lipner
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Dermoscopic Features of Onychomycosis Identified by Image Analysis Using a Decision Tree Algorithm [PDF]
Dermatology Practical & ConceptualIntroduction: Onychomycosis is a common fungal nail infection characterized by diverse dermoscopic patterns that vary depending on clinical and demographic factors. Accurate diagnosis is critical to differentiate onychomycosis from other nail conditions.
Bafreen Abdullah +2 more
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Onychomycosis in a Group of Patients Presented to a Tertiary Care Hospital in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka Journal of Medicine, 2022 Background: Onychomycosis is increasingly found in tropical populations. Objectives: To investigate the incidence and etiology of onychomycosis in a group of patients presented to the Teaching Hospital, Kurunegala, Sri Lanka.
J. A. M. A. Jayatilake +4 more
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Acta Dermato-Venereologica, 2021 Knee disorders that compromise patients’ lower leg movements and self-care may put these patients at greater risk of onychomycosis. However, little is known about the prevalence of onychomycosis in patients with knee diseases.
Soyun Cho +6 more
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Distal and lateral toenail onychomycosis caused by Trichophyton rubrum: treatment with photodynamic therapy based on methylene blue dye [PDF]
Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia, 2014 The study showed the effectiveness of photodynamic therapy based on methylene blue to treat severe distal and lateral subungual toenail onychomycosis.
Linton Wallis Figueiredo Souza +2 more
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Onychomycosis in Qassim Region of Saudi Arabia: A Clinicoaetiologic Correlation [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2014 Background: Onychomycosis is mainly caused by dermatophytes, but yeasts and nondermatophyte molds have also been implicated, giving rise to diverse clinical presentations. The aetiological agents of the disease may show geographic variation. Aim: The
Muhammad Shahzad +6 more
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Dermoscopy of Onychomycosis: A Systematic Review
Dermatology Practical & Conceptual, 2023 Introduction: Onychomycosis represents a global burden accounting for about 50% of nail consultations. Several studies have tried to assess the dermoscopic features of onychomycosis.
Noureddine Litaiem +2 more
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