Association between onychomycosis and ulcerative complications in patients with diabetes: a longitudinal cohort study in Dutch general practice
Conclusions
Onychomycosis significantly increased the risk of ulcer development in patients with DM in primary care, independently of other risk factors. In addition, onychomycosis increased the risk of surgeries and infectious complications. These results underscore the importance of giving sufficient attention to onychomycosis in primary care and corresponding guidelines. Early identification of onychomycosis during screening and routine care provides a good opportunity for timely recognition of increased ulcer risk.
Source: BMJ Open - Category: General Medicine Authors: Watjer, R. M., Heckmans, K. M., Eekhof, J. A., Gummi, L., Quint, K. D., Numans, M. E., Bonten, T. N. Tags: Open access, Diabetes and Endocrinology Source Type: research
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