KOH Preparation Test
KOH Preparation Test
KOH preparation test is also called a potassium hydroxide skin lesion exam, fungal smear, or skin scraping.
Fungal Infections - Specimen Collection, Transport and Processing
Fungal Infections - Specimen Collection, Transport and Processing
Laboratory diagnosis of fungal infection is highly dependent on the quality of specimens.
Clinical classification of Mycosis
Clinical classification of Mycosis
Mycosis is a human infection caused by fungus. Pathogenic fungi may or may not produce toxins and regularly induce hypersensitivity to the host and their chemical constituent.
Medically important fungi
Medically important fungi
Medically important fungi can be differentiated into numerous types.
Mycology
Mycology
Mycology is the study of fungi.
Introduction to Microscope
Introduction to Microscope
Several different types of microscopes have been developed with distinct principles and uses.
Bright field microscopy
Bright field microscopy
Generally, a Bright field microscope is able to produce a magnification of about X1,000 to X2,000.
Introduction to microorganisms
Introduction to microorganisms
Most microorganisms are unicellular (all life functions are performed by a single cell) or multicellular.
Trichophyton tonsurans
Trichophyton tonsurans
Trichophyton mentagrophytes can produce melanin which acts as an antioxidant and protects the fungus from damaging UV rays.
Trichophyton mentagrophytes
