TY - JOUR
T1 - Bedside Diagnostics for Infections
T2 - A Guide for Dermatologists
AU - Winsett, Frank T.
AU - Patel, Shaunak G.
AU - Kelly, Brent C.
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2020, Springer Nature Switzerland AG.
PY - 2020/10/1
Y1 - 2020/10/1
N2 - In dermatology, there are many bedside diagnostic tests that may aid in more rapid diagnosis and early initiation of appropriate therapy. When performed correctly, these bedside diagnostic tests can provide both sensitive and specific results. We discuss bedside diagnostic tests, such as the Tzanck smear, potassium hydroxide (KOH) preparation, and mineral oil preparation, with a specific focus on their use in diagnosing infectious dermatoses.
AB - In dermatology, there are many bedside diagnostic tests that may aid in more rapid diagnosis and early initiation of appropriate therapy. When performed correctly, these bedside diagnostic tests can provide both sensitive and specific results. We discuss bedside diagnostic tests, such as the Tzanck smear, potassium hydroxide (KOH) preparation, and mineral oil preparation, with a specific focus on their use in diagnosing infectious dermatoses.
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U2 - 10.1007/s40257-020-00526-y
DO - 10.1007/s40257-020-00526-y
M3 - Review article
C2 - 32562204
AN - SCOPUS:85086783533
SN - 1175-0561
VL - 21
SP - 697
EP - 709
JO - American Journal of Clinical Dermatology
JF - American Journal of Clinical Dermatology
IS - 5
ER -