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Onychomycosis epidemiology and demographics

Introduction

Overview

Overview

The incidence/prevalence of onychomycosis is approximately 6- 8% worldwide.

Epidemiology and Demographics

Epidemiology and Demographics

The prevalence of onychomycosis is about 6-8% in the adult population.[1].The prevalence of onychomycosis in the United States is around 12%; and increases with increasing age. Approximately 90% of cases of toenail onychomycosis is caused by Trichophyton rubrum.[2]

References

References

  1. ↑ “Impact 07 – Dermatology” (PDF). Bay Bio. 2007. Retrieved 2007-06-13.
  2. ↑ Scher RK, Rich P, Pariser D, Elewski B (2013). “The epidemiology, etiology, and pathophysiology of onychomycosis”. Semin Cutan Med Surg. 32 (2 Suppl 1): S2–4. doi:10.12788/j.sder.0014. PMID 24156160.

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