Comparative study of different microscopic techniques and culture media for the isolation of dermatophytes

Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology

Volumn 21, Issue 1, 2003, Pages 21-24

  Singh, S ^a   Beena, P M ^b  

^a Pramukh Swami Medical College   (India)

^b Baroda Medical College   (India)

Author keywords

Dermatophytes; Isolation

Indexed keywords

DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE; POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE;

ARTICLE; CONTROLLED STUDY; CULTURE MEDIUM; DERMATOMYCOSIS; DERMATOPHYTE; FUNGUS IDENTIFICATION; FUNGUS ISOLATION; HAIR; HUMAN; HUMAN TISSUE; INTERMETHOD COMPARISON; MAJOR CLINICAL STUDY; MICROBIOLOGICAL EXAMINATION; MICROSCOPY; NAIL; SCREENING TEST; SKIN; TINEA;

EID: 0042421886     PISSN: 02550857     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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