Onychomycosis in the US Pediatric Population—An Emphasis on Fusarium Onychomycosis
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This study examined nail fungus infections in American children using advanced molecular testing. Researchers found that elementary school-aged children (ages 6-11) have the highest rates of nail fungus, usually caused by common fungi like Trichophyton rubrum. Notably, Fusarium, an environmental fungus that was once rare in nail infections, is becoming increasingly common, especially in older teenagers, which may require different treatment approaches.