Retrospective Investigation of the Utility of Potassium Hydroxide Smear in the Diagnosis and Management of Cutaneous Fungal Infections by Dermatologists
Background Superficial cutaneous fungal infections are common dermatologic conditions. A significant proportion do not present with typical clinical findings. However, the 10% potassium hydroxide (KOH) smear, a simple bedside test, is often underused when diagnosing cutaneous fungal infections. Aims...
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Main Authors: | Xuan Qi Koh (Author), Huirong Han (Author), Liang Shen (Author), Nisha S. Chandran (Author) |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications,
2024-12-01T00:00:00Z.
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