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Skin fungus culture |
| Test |
Skin fungus culture |
| Indication |
Isolate and identify fungi
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| Physiology |
Candida sp, may colonize skin. Signs of candida infection include bright erythema, fragile papulopustules, and satellite lesions.
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| Normal Range |
No growth
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| Interpretation |
Diseases caused by fungi: Superficial mycoses - Piedra, Tinea nigra, Tinea versicolor. Dermatomycoses - Oncyhomycosis, Tinea captis, Tinea corporis, Tinea pedis, Tinea cruris. Candididasis - Thrush, Diaper dermatitis, Paroncyhia, Congenital candidiasis, Mucocutaneous candididasis.
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| Sample |
Skin scrapings, exudates, nail clippings, whole nail, debris, under nail, hair.
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| Test Method |
Aerobic culture on selective media.
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