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21 Αυγ 2022 · Dermatophyte Test Medium is used for the presumptive identification of dermatophytes from the other fungal or bacterial contaminants. It helps to distinguish whether the cutaneous lesion is caused by dermatophytes, other fungi, or bacteria.
9 Ιουν 2021 · In medical laboratory, the mycological diagnosis of dermatophytosis should include the following steps: Collection, during examination of the patient, of clinical information (epidemiological context, risk factors, evolution of lesions, previous antifungal treatments);
An extensive bibliography is included and discussed through this review, showing recent variable dermatophytes diagnostic categories with an illustration of weaknesses, strengths, and prospects. KEYWORDS: Dermatophytes, rapid diagnosis, lateral flow, immune-chromatographic kit, molecular mycology. 1. Introduction.
This test has been evaluated for the detection of dermatophytes from the skin specimen and has shown the sensitivity of 62% with high negative predictive value of 92%. However, the main disadvantage of this technique is that it cannot be applied for hair or nail samples.
1 Ιαν 2003 · Dermatophyte infections can be readily diagnosed based on the history, physical examination, and potassium hydroxide (KOH) microscopy. Diagnosis occasionally requires Wood's lamp examination and...
18 Απρ 2009 · The laboratory diagnosis of dermatophytosis routinely involves direct microscopic examination of clinical specimen followed by invitro culture techniques.
This article describes and contrasts dermatophytes (Trichophyton rubrum, Trichophyton interdigitale, and Trichophyton concentricum) and their resulting clinical presentations, such as tinea pedis, onychomycosis, tinea corporis, tinea imbricata, and tinea incognito.