Utility of polymerase chain reaction for assessment of onychomycosis during topical therapy

• Published in: International journal of dermatology Vol. 61; no. 11; pp. 1385 - 1389
• Main Authors: Gupta, Aditya K., Cooper, Elizabeth A., Summerbell, Richard C., Nakrieko, Kerry‐Ann
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Hoboken Blackwell Publishing Ltd 01.11.2022
• Subjects: Diagnostic systems; Evaluation; Microorganisms; Onychomycosis; Polymerase chain reaction; Visual observation

Background Increased detection of fungi including non‐dermatophyte molds (NDMs) using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) methods is well‐established. However, the use of PCR to evaluate ongoing onychomycosis treatment outcome has not been investigated. Methods Nail samples from 28 patients receiving to...