Itraconazole Pulse Therapy for Dermatophyte Onychomycosis in Children
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Itraconazole pulse therapy for dermatophyte onychomycosis in children.
BACKGROUND Onychomycosis, or fungal infection of the nail, can occur in prepubertal children. However, its diagnosis is often missed or the condition is inappropriately treated with topical medication. Griseofulvin has been the therapy of choice, but even long-term treatment is associated with a poor cure rate and high rate of relapse. Trials with adult patients have shown that itraconazole pul...
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عنوان ژورنال: Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine
سال: 2000
ISSN: 1072-4710
DOI: 10.1001/archpedi.154.6.614