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A 2003 survey of diseases of the foot in 16 European countries found onychomycosis to be the most frequent fungal foot infection and estimated its prevalence at 27%. [43] [44] Prevalence was observed to increase with age. In Canada, the prevalence was estimated to be 6.48%. [45]
Two most common causative agents of onychomycosis are Trichophyton mentagrophytes and Trichophyton rubrum. [26] Common signs and symptoms include nail discolouration and thickening, nail separation from nail bed, and nail brittleness. [27] Estimated prevalence of onychomycosis in North America is between 8.7% to 13.8%. [27]
[31] [33] Onychomycosis, a common infection caused by dermatophytes, is found with varying prevalence rates in many countries. [34] Tinea pedis + onychomycosis, Tinea corporis, Tinea capitis are the most common dermatophytosis found in humans across the world. [34] Tinea capitis has a greater prevalence in children. [31]
Onychomycosis in every nail of the right foot. Onycholysis is a loosening of the exposed portion of the nail from the nail bed, usually beginning at the free edge and continuing to the lunula. It is frequently associated with an internal disorder, trauma, infection, nail fungi, allergy to nail enhancement products, or side effects of drugs.
White superficial onychomycosis is an infection of the nail plate by fungus, primarily affecting the surface of the nail. [1]: ... Statistics; Cookie statement;
Westford, USA, Sept. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Onychomycosis Market size was valued at USD 3.5 billion in 2023 to USD 5.05 billion by 2031, at a CAGR of 4.7% during the forecast period (2024-2031).
Fungal infection, also known as mycosis, is a disease caused by fungi. [5] [13] Different types are traditionally divided according to the part of the body affected; superficial, subcutaneous, and systemic.
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