Concept information
Preferred term
onychomycosis
Definition
- Onychomycosis refers to any fungal infection of the toenails or fingernails. More than 90% of cases are caused by the dermatophyte Trichophyton rubrum, while yeasts and nondermatophytes are responsible for only a small percentage of cases. [Source: Encyclopedia of Lifestyle Medicine & Health; Onychomycosis (Nail Fungus)]
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/onychomycosis
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