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Genetic predisposition--understanding underlying mechanisms of onychomycosis.
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV - 1 Sept 2005
Faergemann J, Correia O, Nowicki R, Ro B-I
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: There are numerous factors that predispose to onychomycosis including genetic predisposition, diabetes mellitus, immunosuppression, vascular disease and psoriasis. OBJECTIVES: The aims of this workshop were to discuss current knowledge of genetic risk factors and the approaches that should be used to investigate underlying mechanisms. RESULTS: The high prevalence of onychomycosis within certain...
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