Transmission of Onychomycosis and Dermatophytosis between Household Members: A Scoping Review

Onychomycosis is a common fungal infection of the nail, caused by dermatophytes, non-dermatophytes, and yeasts. Predisposing factors include older age, trauma, diabetes, immunosuppression, and previous history of nail psoriasis or tinea pedis. Though many biological risk factors have been well chara...

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Main Authors: Aria Jazdarehee, Leilynaz Malekafzali, Jason Lee, Richard Lewis, Ilya Mukovozov
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-01-01
Series:Journal of Fungi
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2309-608X/8/1/60