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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.
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].
9 Ιουν 2021 · In clinical laboratories, identification of dermatophytes classically relies on morphological traits of the fungus from macroscopic and microscopic examination of the cultures, thus requiring skill and expertise.
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.
Dermatophytoses are mycoses caused by pathogenic fungi that generally trigger superficial infections in animals and particularly in humans. These dermatophytoses are mainly caused by filamentous fungi that can invade and feed on keratinized substrates [1] such as skin, hair, and nails [2].
1 Απρ 2022 · The commonly employed laboratory tests include urease production test, hair perforation test and growth pattern in Trichophyton agar.
18 Απρ 2009 · The laboratory diagnosis of dermatophytosis routinely involves direct microscopic examination of clinical specimen followed by invitro culture techniques.
