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9 Ιουν 2021 · Identification of the fungus at the genus or species level; Interpretation of the results, particularly in case of discrepancy between direct examination and cultures, or when molds are detected by cultures.
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.
Dermatophytosis is conventionally diagnosed using direct microscopic examination, gold standard culturing, and other identification techniques as microcultures and biochemical tests. This is a long, time-consuming process, requiring experts and specific diagnostic protocol [6].
11 Φεβ 2020 · Dermatophytes are the aetiological factors of a majority of superficial fungal infections. What distinguishes them from other pathogenic filamentous fungi is their unique ability to degrade keratin. ...
– Identification of the fungus at the genus or species level; – Interpretation of the results, particularly in case of discrepancy between direct examination and cultures, or when molds are detected by cultures.
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.
17 Δεκ 2020 · Dermatophytes test medium (DTM) is one of those firstly developed media for rapid presumptive identification of dermatophytes [Citation 17]. Unfortunately, some non-dermatophytes mould (NDM), either pathogenic or saprophytic, can survive the type and concentration of the used antifungal agents.
