Hyphal Index Following a Potassium Hydroxide Mount in Dermatophytosis

Dermatophytes are fungi that invade and proliferate over structures containing keratin. The potassium hydroxide (KOH) mount is a commonly performed investigation to detect the presence or absence of fungal elements. This study is an attempt to semi-quantify the KOH mount done for dermatophytosis and...

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Published in:Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) CA), 2021-12, Vol.13 (12), p.e20576-e20576
Main Authors: Chandramohan, Abirami, Srinivas, Chakravarthi R
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Dermatology
Family/General Practice
Infectious Disease
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Summary:Dermatophytes are fungi that invade and proliferate over structures containing keratin. The potassium hydroxide (KOH) mount is a commonly performed investigation to detect the presence or absence of fungal elements. This study is an attempt to semi-quantify the KOH mount done for dermatophytosis and to validate the Hyphal Index (HI). HI is determined by the number of fungal elements present in the mount, in a method similar to the bacillary index in leprosy. This simple semi-quantification assessment is proposed as a prognostic tool in the management of dermatophytosis.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.20576