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Comparing real-time PCR and Calcofluor-white with conventional methods for rapid detection of dermatophytes: Across-sectional study.

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In this study, the performance of conventional methods, Calcofluor-white, and Real-time PCR methods were compared to establish an effective method for screening dermatomycosis. Our results showed excellent agreement between direct… Click to show full abstract

In this study, the performance of conventional methods, Calcofluor-white, and Real-time PCR methods were compared to establish an effective method for screening dermatomycosis. Our results showed excellent agreement between direct examination with Calcofluor -white (kappa = 0.97) and real-time PCR (kappa = 0.89) in 307 clinical samples.

Keywords: time pcr; calcofluor white; real time; conventional methods

Journal Title: Journal of microbiological methods
Year Published: 2019

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