Prevalence and epidemiology of onychomycosis in patients visiting physicians’ offices: A multicenter Canadian survey of 15,000 patients

Gupta, Aditya K.; Jain, Hem C.; Lynde, Charles; MacDonald, Paul; Cooper, Elizabeth A.; Summerbell, Richard C.

doi:10.1067/mjd.2000.104794

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“…6,8 A multicenter survey of 15,000 Canadian patients visiting medical practices estimated a 6.5% prevalence of onychomycosis, a ratio of toenail to fingernail disease of 19:1 and proportions of dermatophyte etiology of 91% for toenails and 71% for fingernails. 32 Most dermatophyte species were anthropophilic, and the significant odds ratio of reported prior trauma in patients with onychomycosis compared to those without was 5.4. 32 Clinical presentations of onychomycosis are divided into five clinical types, which may vary according to etiologic agent and underlying diseases and genetic make-up.…”

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“…32 Most dermatophyte species were anthropophilic, and the significant odds ratio of reported prior trauma in patients with onychomycosis compared to those without was 5.4. 32 Clinical presentations of onychomycosis are divided into five clinical types, which may vary according to etiologic agent and underlying diseases and genetic make-up. 6,33 The most common (90%) is distal and lateral subungual onychomycosis ( Figure 10).…”

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Fungal Infections From Human and Animal Contact

Baumgardner

2017

Journal of Patient-Centered Research and Reviews

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Fungal Infections From Human and Animal Contact

Baumgardner

2017

Journal of Patient-Centered Research and Reviews

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“…Some of their reasons for age related increase in nail infection include repeated nail trauma, poor peripheral circulation or immunosuppression [15]. Diabetic patients above 66 years old were more prone to nail infection [23].…”

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“…As far as gender is concerned and based on several studies, it has been observed that men are more prone to nail infections than women while women are more prone to candida onychomycosis than men [15]. Another important factor is the association of socio economic status (SES) on prevalence of nail infection.…”

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A survey of nail infection and awareness among non-diabetic patients in Mauritius

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Jeewon²

2013

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Introduction: Nail infection like onychomycosis is mainly caused by dermatophytes and account for almost half of all nail disorders. Prevalence of nail infection has been attributed to several factors such as age, gender, socioeconomic status and predisposition to diabetes amongst others. This study aims at determining the prevalence and level of awareness of non-diabetics towards nail infections in Mauritius. Material and Methods: A survey was carried out among 471 participants of the non-diabetic population of Mauritius. Data on socio demographic factors, awareness, level of hygiene, family history and quality of life were obtained via questionnaire based studies. Data was analysed using the SPSS software. Results: Results show almost the same ratio of female to male was affected with nail infection but varies gender wise. Participants within the age group 20-60 with less than US 500 monthly income had a higher incidence of nail infection. No significant relation was obtained between nail infection and education level. A significant relationship was obtained between nail infection and occupation as well as quality of life. More than half of participants did not know about the routes of nail infections or the precautions needed to avoid spreading. However, good level of hygiene was observed among the participants. Conclusion: Factors like age, gender and socio economic status had a significant relationship on nail infection. Nail infection affects the Quality of Life (QoL) and manual workers or even professionals are prone to nail infections.

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“…Likewise, the cited article by Gupta et al 7 is based on a different patient population; those findings should not be extended to the management of patients who present with onychodystrophy and have clinical findings of onychomycosis.…”

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