2005
DOI: 10.1590/s0074-02762005000200005
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Abstract: Knowledge of epidemiological and mycological characteristics of onychomycosis has been noted by many authors as being an important tool for control of these fungal infections. This study seeks to improve knowledge of onychomycosis epidemiology and mycological features. Samples were taken from infected fingernails and toenailsOnychomycosis is a denomination used to describe nail infection usually caused by dermatophytes, yeast, and non-dermatophytic moulds (Mercantini et al. 1996, Weitzman & Summerbell 1996. Th… Show more

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“…A full 18% were negative, which can be attributed to the non-uniform distribution of fungi in nails, and also to the lack of proper orientation to the patient on how to proceed before the test completion. These results support those reported in the literature on the presence of Candida species as causative agents of onychomycosis, with C. albicans species described as prevalent in most works (Araujo et al 2003, Souza et al 2007, Brilhante et al 2005, including a study performed in João Pessoa-PB in 2002(Pontes et al 2002). However, this study, 1999-2010 from data analyzed demonstrated that C. tropicalis and C. krusei were the main yeasts causing Onychomycosis in João Pessoa during the last 11 years, emphasizing the importance of non-albicans Candida yeasts as causes of onychomycosis.…”
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confidence: 88%
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“…A full 18% were negative, which can be attributed to the non-uniform distribution of fungi in nails, and also to the lack of proper orientation to the patient on how to proceed before the test completion. These results support those reported in the literature on the presence of Candida species as causative agents of onychomycosis, with C. albicans species described as prevalent in most works (Araujo et al 2003, Souza et al 2007, Brilhante et al 2005, including a study performed in João Pessoa-PB in 2002(Pontes et al 2002). However, this study, 1999-2010 from data analyzed demonstrated that C. tropicalis and C. krusei were the main yeasts causing Onychomycosis in João Pessoa during the last 11 years, emphasizing the importance of non-albicans Candida yeasts as causes of onychomycosis.…”
Section: Introductionsupporting
confidence: 88%
“…In this retrospective study, there were also confirmations of onychomycosis using cultures in 81.6% of cases, a total close to what was found by Pontes et al (2002) in a study conducted in João Pessoa-PB positive in 75% of cases, confirming direct mycological exam (DME) positives for yeasts. With respect to most of patients being adults (65%) and females (87.5%), it corroborates the studies performed by Martins et al (2007) and Brilhante et al (2005). Probably women are more likely to be exposed to cleaning product aggressions, as well as to contact with water, and to shoes that promote trauma to nails, favoring fungi penetration, which also explains the prevalence of onychomycosis in toenails (Ellabib et al 2002, Brilhante et al 2005, Martins et al 2007.…”
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confidence: 81%
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“…12 In Fortaleza, a three-year study described the isolation of dermatophytes in 12.99% of the cases of onychomycosis; T. rubrum was isolated in 9.04% of the patients and T. tonsurans and T. mentagrophytes, in 2.54% and 1.41%, respectively. 13 …”
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confidence: 99%
“…Over the last few years, outbreaks and clusters of cross-transmission, total parenteral nutrition solutions, intravascular devices, and medications have been related to C. parapsilosis fungemia (5,10,21). In addition, C. parapsilosis is an important pathogen of onychomycosis in fingernails (3,11).…”
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