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Microscopy of skin scrapings for dermatophyte diagnosis

P Cowen1

  • 1Monash Medical Centre, Clayton, Victoria.

Australian Family Physician
|May 1, 1990
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The correct technique for obtaining samples for microscopy and the proper preparation of the slide are important factors in obtaining an accurate result. The author discusses these components in detail and provides a pictorial display to aid in the interpretation of results.

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