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Diagnostic value of fungal fluorescence in onychomycosis

Discussion in 'General Issues and Discussion Forum' started by NewsBot, Sep 6, 2013.

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    The diagnostic value of fungal fluorescence in onychomycosis.
    Idriss MH, Khalil A, Elston D.
    J Cutan Pathol. 2013 Apr;40(4):385-90
     
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  3. blinda

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    Quite interesting. However, the Wood`s lamp has become a less useful diagnostic tool of late. Up until the 60`s the typical fungal species often fluoresced under UV light. But, today the common causes (eg. dermatophytes, yeasts, etc) for tinea infections in the Western hemisphere are predominantly non-fluorescent.

    Still good for detecting microsporum canis, pityriasis versicolor and, of course, the corynebacterium associated with erythrasma which fluoresces a pretty coral-pink under UV light.
     
  4. stevewells

    stevewells Active Member

    How dark does the room have to be to see the pretty coral pink lights? Sounds saucy but is a serious question as I was considering getting a Wood's light but was wondering whether it would be worth it!
     
  5. blinda

    blinda MVP

    Darker the better for fluorescence. Think 80`s disco.....Buy me a pint of London Pride, Steve and I`ll lend you mine;)
     
  6. stevewells

    stevewells Active Member

    classy bird with excellent beer taste!!!
     
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