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Molecular Diagnostics
Nail Fungal (NF) Panel
Genesis Nail Fungal (NF) Assay
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Scabies
- Studies have found that only about 50%-60% of cases of abnormal nail appearance were caused by fungus
- Some insurance companies require laboratory test confirmation in order for antifungal medicine to be covered
- Oral antifungal drugs:
- Lamisil (Terbinafine) must be used with caution in patients with liver disease
- Identification could be critical for both treatment and patient coverage
Expansiveness of the panel for correct diagnosis and eradication (27 and 1)- Aspergillus spp. / Sarcoptes scabiei
- Prevalence of nail involvement in children with confirmed scabies was as high as 6.4% in select settings. Nails should not be overlooked during scabies treatment.
- Sporanox (Itraconazole): treatment of choice for onychomycosis caused by Candida yeast and non-dermatophytic molds.
Molecular Diagnostics
Molecular Diagnostics
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References
Willyard, C. (2013). Companies go toe to toe as topical treatments for nail fungus bloom. Nature Medicine, 19(7), 794.
Bongomin, F., Batac, C. R., Richardson, M. D., & Denning, D. W. (2018). A review of onychomycosis due to Aspergillus species. Mycopathologia, 183(3), 485-493.
Tempark, T., Lekwuttikarn, R., Chatproedprai, S., & Wananukul, S. (2017). Nail scabies: an unusual presentation often overlooked and mistreated. Journal of Tropical Pediatrics, 63(2), 155-159.
