KOH mount for superficial fungal infections using cellophane tape: Comparison with standard technique

Fifteen patients with superficial fungal infections (tinea versicolor--9, dermatophytic infections--6) were included in this study. Skin scrapings were collected directly on to the glass slide and also by using cellophane tape. Both the samples were mounted with KOH. Fungal elements were detected by...

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Published in:Indian journal of dermatology, venereology, and leprology venereology, and leprology, 2002-05, Vol.68 (3), p.136-136
Main Authors: THIRUMURTHY, M, SETHURAMAN, G, SRINIVAS, C. R
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Dermatology
Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects)
Medical sciences
Pathology. Cytology. Biochemistry. Spectrometry. Miscellaneous investigative techniques
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Summary:Fifteen patients with superficial fungal infections (tinea versicolor--9, dermatophytic infections--6) were included in this study. Skin scrapings were collected directly on to the glass slide and also by using cellophane tape. Both the samples were mounted with KOH. Fungal elements were detected by both the methods in all cases and was better visualised by the tape method.
ISSN:0378-6323
0973-3922