Methods for the diagnosis of superficial fungal infection________________?
Correct answer: D. All of the aboveOrder DNA Kits
- A. Microscopic examination of skin scrapings
- B. KOH staining
- C. Wood light examination
- D. All of the aboveOrder DNA Kits
Explanation
Superficial fungal infections can be assessed by direct microscopy of skin scrapings, often after KOH treatment, and Wood light examination can help detect selected infections such as some Microsporum species. Thus all three methods are useful, though Wood light is not positive for every fungus.
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