Dermatophyte identification in skin and hair samples using a simple and reliable nested polymerase chain reaction assay

Conclusions  Although the gold standard dermatophyte identification from clinical samples remains fungal cultures, the assay developed in the present study is especially suitable for tinea capitis. Improved sensitivity for the identification of dermatophyte species was obtained as it is possible to identify the dermatophyte when the fungus fails to grow in cultures.
Source: British Journal of Dermatology - Category: Dermatology Authors: Tags: Clinical and Laboratory Investigations Source Type: research