Guidance

Fungal skin and nail infections: diagnosis and laboratory investigation guide for primary care

Guidance for primary care on taking samples for diagnosing and treating fungal skin and nail infections; for consultation and adaptation.

• From: Public Health England
• Published: 21 April 2009
• Last updated: 15 June 2017 — See all updates

This publication was withdrawn on 27 June 2024

This page has been withdrawn because it’s out of date. Alternative guidance is available at Fungal skin infection – body and groin.

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Documents

Fungal skin and nail infections: diagnosis and laboratory investigation

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Fungal skin and nail infections: diagnosis and laboratory investigation (Word version, for local adaptation)

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Fungal skin and nail infections: quick reference summary

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Details

This guidance explains:

• when and how to take dermatological samples for fungi
• how to interpret the laboratory report
• how to treat fungal skin and nail infections

Published 21 April 2009

Last updated 15 June 2017 + show all updates

1. 15 June 2017

   Updated versions of documents.

2. 18 September 2014

   Reviewed June 2011.

3. 21 April 2009

   First published.