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Onychomycosis, also known as tinea unguium, [4] is a fungal infection of the nail. [2] Symptoms may include white or yellow nail discoloration, thickening of the nail, and separation of the nail from the nail bed . [ 2 ]
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]
Neoscytalidium dimidiatum has been described as an agent to cause infections referred to as dermatomycosis, onychomycosis, [9] ringworm or tinea, [11] affecting human nails, toe webs and feet, and skin, [3] [10] [12] forming hyphomycete, [12] and also sometimes infecting the palms of hands but this is a rare occurrence. [3]
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.
[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]
White superficial onychomycosis is an infection of the nail plate by fungus, primarily affecting the surface of the nail. [1]: ... Statistics; Cookie statement;
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