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Fungal Nail Infection Flashcards

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What is a fungal nail infection also known as?

A

Onychomycosis

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What organism commonly causes onychomycosis?

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Trichophyton rubrum

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What are risk factors for onychomycosis?

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DM
Immunosuppression
Nail injury

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What are features of onychomycosis?

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Lateral onychomycosis = white/yellow streak at edge of the nail

Subungual hyperkeratosis

Distal onchycholysis = end of nail lifts

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How is onychomycosis diagnosed?

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Clippings/scraping sent for microscopy + culture

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How is onychomycosis managed?

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Oral terbinafine

  • fingers = 3 months
  • toes = 6 months
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