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Fungal Nail Infection
Alternate Names : Infection - Fungal - Nails, Nails - Fungal Infection, Onychomycosis
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Fungal Nail Infection Prevention
Good general health and hygiene help to prevent fungal infections. Keep the skin clean and dry. Take proper care of the nails (see treatment). Wash and dry the hands thoroughly after contact with any fungal infection.
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• Definition
• Fungal Nail Infection Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Fungal Nail Infection Symptoms & Signs
• Fungal Nail Infection Prevention
• Fungal Nail Infection Diagnosis & Tests
• Fungal Nail Infection Treatment
• Fungal Nail Infection Prognosis
• Fungal Nail Infection Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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Review Date : 4/15/2003
Reviewed By : Michael Lehrer, M.D., Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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