Usefulness of techniques based on real time PCR for the identification of onychomycosis ‐causing species

In conclusion, molecular techniques were useful but showed limitations. The panfungal assay showed a low sensitivity, the pandermatophyte assay was sensitive and specific but did not allow for differentiation among species of dermatophytes. Finally, the role of non‐dermatophyte species detected by using specific RT‐PCR techniques should be carefully analysed as these species were also present in healthy nails.
Source: Mycoses - Category: Research Authors: Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research