Utility of Chicago Sky Blue Stain in Rapid Diagnosis of Mycotic Infections
Introduction: Diagnosis of fungal infection is mostly relied on clinical skills assisted by array of diagnostic methods. Culture and molecular testing are specific but lacks sensitivity and are labour intensive, time consuming, expensive and not readily available. Direct examination using Potass...
Main Authors: | Shail Priya, Navinchandra Motiram Kaore, Shilpa N Kaore, Surender Kaur |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Pvt. Ltd.
2021-04-01
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Series: | National Journal of Laboratory Medicine |
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Online Access: | http://www.njlm.net/articles/PDF/2476/46868_CE[Ra]_F(Sh)_PF1(AG_SHU)_PFA(SHU)_PB(AG_SHU)_PN(KM).pdf |
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