Dermatology Research and Practice (Jan 2024)

Epidemiologic, Clinical and Mycological Profile of Onychomycosis in the Hospital Setting in Benin

  • Fabrice Akpadjan,
  • Yolande Sissinto Savi De Tove,
  • Aminath Fèmie Tidjani,
  • Cordule Balola,
  • Laura Dotsop,
  • Bérénice Degboe,
  • Nadège Agbessi,
  • Christiane Koudoukpo,
  • Hugues Adegbidi,
  • Félix Atadokpede,
  • Florencia do Ango-Padonou

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1155/2024/1056753
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 2024

Abstract

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Conclusion: Onychomycosis is relatively uncommon in hospitals in Benin. This is underestimated because most patients with a clinical suspicion of onychomycosis do not undergo a mycological examination before being put on antifungal treatment.