Fungal Infections are Often Diagnosed by Direct Microscopic Examination of Specimens

Question

Fungal infections are often diagnosed by direct microscopic examination of specimens.

Accepted Answer

Fungal infections are often diagnosed by direct microscopy of specimens such as skin scrapings, nail clippings, or body fluids. Microscopic examination can reveal the characteristic structures of fungi, such as hyphae, spores, or yeast cells, that are useful for identifying the type of fungus and guiding the choice of antifungal therapy. However, other tests such as culture, serology, or molecular assays may also be needed for confirmation or further characterization of the fungal infection.