Onychomycosis is a fungal infection of the nail, causing discoloration and thickening of the
affected nail plate, and is the most common nail infection worldwide. Onychomycosis was …

Background Onychomycosis is a common disorder, and high prevalence figures are
commonly cited in the literature. Objectives Evaluate the prevalence of onychomycosis …

Onychomycosis is the most common nail disease encountered in clinical practice and can
cause pain, difficulty with ambulation, and psycho-social problems. A thorough history and …

Nondermatophyte onychomycosis account for 2% to 12% of all nail fungal infections and
can be caused by a wide range of fungi, mainly Scopulariopsis brevicaulis, Aspergillus …

Onychomycosis is a public health concern because of its high worldwide incidence and
prevalence, and its potential for spread of fungal elements to others, as well as …

Background Onychomycosis is difficult to treat and a concern for many patients. Prevalence
estimates of onychomycosis in North American clinic samples have been higher than what …

Onychomycosis is a common fungal infection affecting nails. The primary cause for
onychomycosis is dermatophytes, while Candida species have emerged as second-line …

Background Onychomycosis is mainly caused by dermatophytes, but yeasts and
nondermatophyte molds have also been implicated, giving rise to diverse clinical …

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 …

Objective To study the epidemiology of foot diseases, including tinea pedis and
onychomycosis in clinic attendees in Hong Kong. Methods Two groups were included: the …