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How Long Does It Take To Get Rid Of Fungal Infection?
Fungal nail infection is an infection of the nails by a fungus.
Alternative Names
Nails - fungal infection; Onychomycosis; Infection - fungal - nails; Tinea unguium
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
The body normally hosts a variety of bacteria and fungi. Some of these are useful to the body. Others may multiply quickly and form infections. Fungi can live on the dead tissues of the hair, nails, and outer skin layers.
Fungal infections include mold-like fungi...
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Fungal Toenail Infection
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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