Fusarium species frequently implicated in human infections include F. solani, F. oxysporum
and F. moniliforme. Among immunocompetent patients, tissue breakdown (as caused by …

HIV infection has the capacity to distort the epidemiology and clinical course of infectious
diseases, producing atypical manifestations and changing diagnoses. Superficial fungal …

This study presents the epidemiological and mycological aspects of 299 patients with nail
lesions who were referred to three diagnostic laboratories in the city of Cali. The diagnosis of …

Knowledge of epidemiological and mycological characteristics of onychomycosis has been
noted by many authors as being an important tool for control of these fungal infections. This …

SUMMARY A sensitive and efficient diagnostic strategy is needed to confirm the clinical
suspicion of onychomycosis. The purpose of this study was to compare the sensitivity of …

Onychomycosis is a common nail problem, accounting for up to half of all nail diseases.
Several nail disorders may mimic the onychomycosis clinically. Therefore, a sensitive, quick …

Aims: This study seeks to improve knowledge of onychomycosis epidemiology and
mycological features. Settings and Design: Over a period of five years (Jan 2000-Dec 2005) …

Onychomycosis is a common nail disorder resulting from the invasion of the nail plate by a
dermatophyte, yeast or mould species and gives rise to some diverse clinical presentations …

Onychomycosis or fungal nail infection is one of the most common fungal infections. Nearly
50% of all nail disorders are caused by fungi. This systematic review and meta-analysis was …

A mycological study was undertaken in 488 patients suspected of onychomycosis in Isfahan,
a large province of Iran, to gain more insight into the prevalence and aetiology of this …