The Sensitivity and Specificity of Potassium Hydroxide Smear and Fungal Culture Relative to Clinical Assessment in the Evaluation of Tinea Pedis: A Pooled Analysis

Background. There are relatively few studies published examining the sensitivity and specificity of potassium hydroxide (KOH) smear and fungal culture examination of tinea pedis. Objective. To evaluate the sensitivity and specificity of KOH smear and fungal culture for diagnosing tinea pedis. Method...

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Main Authors: Jacob Oren Levitt, Barrie H. Levitt, Arash Akhavan, Howard Yanofsky
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2010-01-01
Series:Dermatology Research and Practice
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2010/764843