Publications by authors named "Sergei Ikher"
Isr Med Assoc J
February 2023
Article Synopsis
- Nail clippings were assessed as a diagnostic method for onychomycosis and found to be effective when compared to the traditional KOH smear technique.
- A study involving 39 patients showed that nail clippings successfully identified fungal elements in 88% of onychomycosis cases, while KOH smears were positive in 85% of the cases.
- The researchers concluded that nail clippings provide a quick and cost-effective alternative for diagnosing onychomycosis, along with the added benefit of identifying specific pathogen groups.
