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[Onychomycosis in the elderly].

S Anane1, O Chtourou, A Chedi

  • 1Laboratoire de Parasitologie-Mycologie, Hôpital La Rabta, Tunis, Tunisia.

Annales De Dermatologie Et De Venereologie
|November 6, 2007
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Onychomycosis is common in the elderly, affecting 34.1% of those studied. Dermatophytes, especially Trichophyton rubrum, were the primary cause, followed by yeasts.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Mycology
  • Epidemiology

Context:

  • Onychomycosis is a fungal infection more prevalent in older adults.
  • Understanding its characteristics in the elderly is crucial for effective management.

Purpose:

  • To determine the prevalence of onychomycosis in elderly Tunisian subjects.
  • To characterize the epidemiological, clinical, and mycological features of onychomycosis in this demographic.

Summary:

  • A prospective study examined 290 patients aged 65+ over 7 months.
  • Onychomycosis was confirmed in 34.1% of patients, with toenails most affected (79.5%).
  • Dermatophytes (79%), particularly Trichophyton rubrum (72.1%), were the main causative agents, followed by yeasts (75% in fingernail infections).

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Impact:

  • This study highlights the significant prevalence of onychomycosis in the elderly population.
  • It identifies key etiological agents, guiding targeted therapeutic strategies for this age group.