Comparison of KOH Mount Using Standard Technique and Cellophane Tape Method for Diagnosis of Superficial Fungal Infections
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The most common cutaneous fungal infections in the world are Tinea versicolor and Dermatophytosis. It is more common in tropical countries (63%) like India due to factors like heat and humidity, over population and poor hygienic conditions. The high humidity and temperature provides a fertile ground for the abundant growth of these fungi 2, 9 . Patients with a propensity for developing Tinea infections may have a genetic component that predisposes them to disease, either immunosuppression or International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences ISSN: 2319-7706 Volume 6 Number 10 (2017) pp. 494-499 Journal homepage: http://www.ijcmas.com
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