Podiatry

People of any age may face issues with podiatry diseases. Such conditions are caused by fungi. Although such microbiota is normally present on the surface of the skin, if overgrown, it leads to the highly contagious proliferation of fungi manifested in the toenails or between toes. The consequences of neglecting timely testing and getting appropriate treatment are the quick spreading of podiatry infections.

Understanding Podiatry Health Concerns

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Understanding Podiatry Health Concerns

Among podiatry health concerns are mostly fungi that can easily contaminate the skin of people who happen to share the same items.

Alternatively, the proliferation of fungi may be caused by inadequate footwear, diabetes, or aging. It’s estimated that about 8% of the population of the US, around all age groups, visit podiatrists annually.

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Symptoms that Indicate the Need for Podiatry Testing

Here is the list of the most frequent effects that accompany podiatry diseases:

  • Heel pain

  • Numbness or tingling

  • Irritation

  • Scaly skin

  • Redness

  • Itching

  • Swelling

  • Trouble walking or earring shoes

If you observe any of the listed symptoms, consider getting fast, anonymous, and accurate testing from Number One Lab.

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List of Detectable Pathogens

  • Alternaria spp.
  • Aspergillus spp.
  • Fusarium spp.
  • Scytalidium dimidiatum
  • Sarocladium strictum
  • Candida albicans
  • Candida glabrata
  • Candida krusei
  • Candida parapsilosis
  • Candida tropicalis
  • Cryptococcus spp.
  • Malassezia spp.
  • Meyerozyma guilliermondii
  • Trichophyton anthropophilic spp.
  • Trichophyton zoophilic spp.
  • Microsporum canis
  • Trichosporon spp.
  • Epidermophyton floccosum
  • Curvularia spp.
  • Pseudomonas aeruginosa
  • Methicillin/Oxacillin (mecA)
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    List of Detectable Pathogens

    FAQ

    Do you provide healthcare providers with comprehensive reports on the testing results?
    Yes, we issue results to healthcare providers and other persons, given that they were initially indicated in the testing request.
    What is the specimen in the infectious disease testing panel?
    In this lab panel, nails are used as the biological material for lab testing.
    Can your testing result be used in diagnosing?
    Yes, our tests are accurate and specific enough to serve clinical diagnosing of podiatry conditions.
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