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The PCR was more sensitive (84%) than culture (22%) in the nail sample and was more frequently correct in specifically identifying etiologic agents (100%) than microscopy plus routine culture in either the nail or the strain samples (correct culture identifications in 96% and 94% of cases, respectively). Using the molecular approach, the time for diagnosing the identity of fungi causing onychomycosis could be reduced to 48 h, whereas culture techniques generally require 2 to 4 weeks. 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