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Comparison of modified Chicago sky blue stain and potassium hydroxide mount for the diagnosis of dermatomycoses and onychomycoses.

Abstract
The diagnostic value of modified Chicago sky blue (CSB) stain and potassium hydroxide (KOH) mount for superficial mycoses was compared using fungal culture as gold standard. The sensitivity and screening time of the CSB stain were superior to the KOH mount. The CBS stain is simple, quick and reliable for diagnosing superficial mycoses.
AuthorsZhong Liu, Ping Sheng, Yan-Ping Yang, Wen Li, Wen-Ming Huang, Jie-Di Wang, Yi-Ming Fan
JournalJournal of microbiological methods (J Microbiol Methods) Vol. 112 Pg. 21-3 (May 2015) ISSN: 1872-8359 [Electronic] Netherlands
PMID25765148 (Publication Type: Comparative Study, Evaluation Study, Journal Article)
CopyrightCopyright © 2015. Published by Elsevier B.V.
Chemical References
  • Hydroxides
  • Potassium Compounds
  • pontamine sky blue
  • Trypan Blue
  • potassium hydroxide
Topics
  • Dermatomycoses (diagnosis)
  • Hydroxides (metabolism)
  • Microbiological Techniques (methods)
  • Potassium Compounds (metabolism)
  • Sensitivity and Specificity
  • Staining and Labeling (methods)
  • Time Factors
  • Trypan Blue (metabolism)

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