Skin KOH

Instructor:

MTS

Description:
General instructions for performing a skin lesion KOH examination for the presence of fungal elements.
Learning Objectives:
  1. State the required supplies and PPE for a skin lesion KOH exam and describe each step of the procedure.
  2. Describe the morphology of fungal elements found on prepared KOH slides and name three common skin infections.
  3. List two limitations of the KOH test.
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