China Journal of Leprosy and Skin Diseases ›› 2019, Vol. 35 ›› Issue (7): 389-390.doi: 10.12144/zgmfskin201907389

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Comparasion of sensitivity between fluorescence staining and KOH wet method in the diagnosis of superficial fungal infection

YANG Yanlong1, ZHANG Sumin2, YI Songbai1, ZHOU Tianjiu1, ZHANG Jin1   

  1. 1. Dermatology Department of 195 Military Hospital in Hubei Xianning (Army Rehabilitation Center of Skin Disorder), Hubei Xianning 437100, China; 2. Central Hospital of Xianning,Hubei Xianning 437100, China
  • Online:2019-07-15 Published:2019-07-11
  • Contact: ZHANG Jin, E-mail: 195yiyuan@163.com

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Abstract: Objective: To compare the sensitivity between fluorescence staining and KOH wet method in the diagnosis of superficial fungal infection. Methods: Samples obtained from 466 patients with typical superficial fungal infection were stainned with fluorescence staining and KOH wet method, and the results were compared. Results: Positivity rates of fluorescence staining and KOH wet method were 97.64% and 91.42%, respectively, with a significant difference of P<0.05. Conclusion: Fluorescence staining is more sensitive than KOH wet method in the diagnosis of superficial fungal infection. 

Key words: fluorescence staining, KOH wet method, superficial fungal infection