The diagnosis of onychomycosis.
Dermatol Clin
; 21(3): 463-7, 2003 Jul.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-12956198
ABSTRACT
The prevalence of onychomycosis is increasing and the primary pathogens may be dermatophytes, nondermatophyte molds, or Candida spp. It may not be satisfactory to treat onychomycosis on the basis of clinical diagnosis alone. Laboratory diagnosis is an important component of the proper management of this fungal infection. Laboratory diagnostic methods for detecting onychomycosis include light microscopy and culture, or histopathology. Management of onychomycosis includes palliation achieved through mechanical debridement of the nail and topical or oral antifungal therapy.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Onicomicose
/
Antifúngicos
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
/
Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Dermatol Clin
Ano de publicação:
2003
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos