Trichophyton rubrum
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"Onychomycosis in the Indian Subcontinent: Clinical, Microbiological and Therapeutic Perspectives,”
Abstract: Onychomycosis is a chronic fungal infection of the nail unit involving the plate, bed, and matrix, accounting for a substantial proportion of nail disorders encountered in dermatology practice worldwide. In South Asia—particularly India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Nepal—the burden is amplified by a convergence of climatic, socioeconomic, and healthcare-related factors. Hot and humid environmental conditions, widespread dermatophytosis, occlusive footwear practices, chronic wet work, and limited access to specialized mycological diagnostics contribute …
Published in International Journal of Tropical Medicines · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2026 Read article