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Lab diagnosis - Fungal Flashcards

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Why KOH preparation is used?

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It dissolves human cells, allowing visualization

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Why Sabouraud agar is used in culturing fungi?

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Low pH inhibits the growth of bacteria

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Calcoflour stain action

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Stain binds to the complex carbohydrates cell wall of fungi and lights up a bright blue white color

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Dx for early infection

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DNA probes – tests for fungal antigens or antibodies to fungal antigens

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