Feet in Peril: Assessment of Feet in Patients Undergoing Haemodialysis. [PDF]
J Ren CareABSTRACT Background Foot problems are common in haemodialysis patients, making treatment and disease management difficult due to their serious complications and creating a significant financial burden on healthcare expenses. Objective In this study, we assessed the foot problems in haemodialysis patients.
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Retrospective Epidemiological Analyses of 12,976 Culture-Positive Superficial Fungal Infections in Shanghai, East China. [PDF]
MycosesABSTRACT Background Superficial fungal infections (SFIs) are common dermatological conditions, and both domestic and international reports indicate an increasing incidence in recent years. Their prevalence is strongly affected by climate, temperature, humidity and lifestyle, resulting in significant regional variations.
Zheng C +8 more
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Rapid Detection of Fungi in Nail Specimens Using Multi-Tube Recombinase Polymerase Amplification Assay. [PDF]
MycosesABSTRACT Background Conventional diagnostic methods for onychomycosis possess disadvantages related to limited sensitivity, extended turnaround times and strong reliance on operator expertise. Objectives To develop a molecular assay with high sensitivity and specificity for rapid detection of multiple fungal pathogens in nail specimens. Methods A multi‐
Wu R +8 more
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Clinical and Mycological Profile of Dermatophyte Infections in South-East England: A 17-Year Retrospective Analysis (2006-2023). [PDF]
MycosesABSTRACT Background Dermatophyte infections, which are among the most prevalent fungal infections globally, affect skin, hair and nails, accounting for significant morbidity. Epidemiological data on dermatophytosis in the UK are limited. One notable study in 2007 provided insights into the causative agents of dermatophyte infections in the UK; however,
Phan KL, Chandler DJ.
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Nail clipping in onychomycosis and comparison with normal nails and ungual psoriasis [PDF]
Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia, 2019 : Background: Of all nail disorders seen in dermatology offices, half of them are due to onychomycosis. The main differential diagnosis is nail psoriasis.
Flávia Trevisan +2 more
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Impact of onychomycosis on the quality of life of patients [PDF]
Current Medical Mycology, 2023 Background and Purpose: Onychomycosis is a very common cosmopolitan onychopathy. It affects the fingers and toes, which are important organs of function and socialization. They can cause physical and psychological discomfort. The aim of this study was to
Fayrouz Debbagh +4 more
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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.
Erick Martínez +3 more
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What can GP data tell us about the treatment of onychomycosis in the UK?
Skin Health and Disease, 2022 Background Treatment of onychomycosis is challenging, and there is much literature on optimal treatment strategies. In contrast, information on how onychomycosis is actually treated in primary care is scarce.
M. Sajeed, L. Wei, S. Murdan
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Chronic dermatomycoses of the foot as risk factors for acute bacterial cellulitis of the leg: A case-control study [PDF]
, 2004 Objective: To assess the role of foot dermatomycosis ( tinea pedis and onychomycosis) and other candidate risk factors in the development of acute bacterial cellulitis of the leg.
Bardur Sigurgeirsson +13 more
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Diagnóstico da Tinea pedis e onicomicose em pacientes do Instituto Nacional de Saúde em Portugal: estudo de 4 anos [PDF]
, 2008 - Tinea pedis and onychomycosis are two rather diverse clinical manifestations of superficial fungal infections, and their etiologic agents may be dermatophytes, non-dermatophyte moulds or yeasts.
Viegas, Carla +6 more
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