Diagnostic techniques for dermatophytosis

This article reviews the use of common diagnostic tools for the identification and isolation of dermatophyte infections in small animals. The use of the Wood's lamp as a screening tool is discussed, along with its usefulness as an aid in the microscopic examination of hairs for fungal elements....

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Published in:	Clinical techniques in small animal practice Vol. 16; no. 4; pp. 219 - 224
Main Author:	Moriello, Karen A.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States Elsevier Inc 01-11-2001
Subjects:	Animals Cat Diseases - diagnosis Cats Dermatomycoses - diagnosis Dermatomycoses - pathology Dermatomycoses - veterinary Dog Diseases - diagnosis Dogs
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Summary:	This article reviews the use of common diagnostic tools for the identification and isolation of dermatophyte infections in small animals. The use of the Wood's lamp as a screening tool is discussed, along with its usefulness as an aid in the microscopic examination of hairs for fungal elements. Tests for the definitive diagnosis of dermatophytosis are highlighted and include: direct examination of hair for ectothrix spores, fungal cultures, and skin biopsy. Sampling techniques, procedures, and interpretation of test results are also detailed.
Bibliography:	ObjectType-Article-2 SourceType-Scholarly Journals-1 ObjectType-Feature-3 content type line 23 ObjectType-Review-1
ISSN:	1096-2867 1558-2272
DOI:	10.1053/svms.2001.27597