ReviewMycopathologia
Conventional methods for the diagnosis of dermatophytosis.
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- Prospective multicenter evaluation of an easy-to-use DNA microarray for the detection of dermatophytes in clinical samples compared with conventional mycological methods.Microbiology spectrum · 2026Article
- Rapid PCR-based diagnosis of superficial mycoses with ROC-optimized cutoffs.Microbiology spectrum · 2026Article
- Clinical evaluation of the DermatoPlex qPCR assay for the detection of dermatophyte fungi and Candida spp.European journal of clinical microbiology & infectious diseases : official publication of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology · 2026Article
- Isolation and characterization of Candida metapsilosis from foci of chronic pododermatitis in captive steppe eagles in Kazakhstan.PloS one · 2026Article
- Zoonotic dermatophyteFrontiers in veterinary science · 2026Article
- Molecular Diagnostics and Control of Zoonotic Dermatophytosis: First Detection ofAnimals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2025Article
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- Characteristics ofJournal of fungi (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Monocentric evaluation of the Novaplex dermatophyte multiplex qPCR assay in the diagnosis of dermatophytoses.Journal of clinical microbiology · 2024Article
- Molecular Verification of Trichophyton in the Brazilian URM Culture Collection.Mycopathologia · 2024Article
- Hedgehog Dermatophytosis: UnderstandingJournal of fungi (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Review
- Advances of liposomal mediated nanocarriers for the treatment of dermatophyte infections.Heliyon · 2023Review
- Phenotypic and Genotypic Identification of Dermatophytes from Mexico and Central American Countries.Journal of fungi (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- Species Distribution and Antifungal Susceptibility Profile of Dermatophytes from a Tertiary Care Centre in North India.Journal of laboratory physicians · 2022Article
- Two novel species of Arthroderma isolated from domestic cats with dermatophytosis in the United States.Medical mycology · 2022Article
- Magnetic detection of albuminuria using hematite nanorods synthesized via chemical hydrothermal method.Iranian journal of basic medical sciences · 2021Article
- Fungal Infections among Psoriatic Patients: Etiologic Agents, Comorbidities, and Vulnerable Population.Autoimmune diseases · 2021Article
- Epidemiology and Diagnostic Perspectives of Dermatophytoses.Journal of fungi (Basel, Switzerland) · 2020Review
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Abstract
Dermatophytes are keratinolytic fungi responsible for a large variety of diseases that can affect glabrous skin, nails and hair. In many cases, the diagnosis is not clinically obvious, and mycological analysis is required. This includes both direct microscopic examination and cultures. First of all, clinical specimens have to be sampled according to localization and characteristics of the lesions. Direct microscopic examination is usually performed using clearing reagents (KOH or Amman's chloral-lactophenol), but its sensitivity may be greatly enhanced by the use of stains or fluorochromes such as Congo red or Calcofluor white. Histological analysis is an efficient method, but it is constraining for the patients and, as direct examination, it does not allow precise identification of the pathogen. Cultures are therefore needed, and specific culture media may be used to overcome the growth of rapidly growing contaminating moulds which may hamper the recovery of dermatophytes. Identification at the species level which may be useful to initiate an appropriate treatment or for setting prophylactic measures, relies on macroscopic and microscopic morphology. Subcultures on culture media which stimulate conidiation and, for some species, the production of pigments, are often necessary. Additionally, in case of atypical isolates, some biochemical or physiological tests may be performed such as the search for urease activity or the in vitro hair perforation test. However, their contribution to species identification is rather limited, and progress is still needed for the development of biochemical or immunological tests allowing an accurate identification at the species level, pending for the availability of molecular biology-based kits.
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