Abstract
Onychomycosis, or tinea unguium, is generically thought of as a fungus infection of the nails characterized by thickening, splitting, roughening, and discoloration. This article discusses the origins of this condition as well as methods of classification and evaluation.
MeSH terms
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Aspergillosis / microbiology
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Candidiasis, Cutaneous / microbiology
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Dermatomycoses / microbiology
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Epidermophyton / ultrastructure
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Foot Dermatoses / microbiology
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Humans
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Microscopy, Electron, Scanning
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Microsporum / ultrastructure
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Onychomycosis / microbiology*
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Trichophyton / ultrastructure