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📋Overview
Onychomycosis is the medical term for fungal infection of the nails, primarily affecting toenails and sometimes fingernails. It is a common condition caused by dermatophytes, yeasts, or non-dermatophyte molds. The term 'onychomycosis' is the preferred modern terminology and encompasses various fungal nail infections.
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Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0040261ICD-10-CM
B35.1
MeSH
D014009
SNOMED CT (US)
414941008
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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