2024
DOI: 10.3390/idr16060087
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Molecular Identification of Etiological Agents in Fungal and Bacterial Skin Infections: United States, 2020–2024

Aditya K. Gupta,
Tong Wang,
Sara A. Lincoln
et al.

Abstract: Background/Objectives: Cutaneous infections of fungal and bacterial origins are common. An accurate diagnosis—especially concerning pathogens that are difficult to isolate on culture—can be achieved using molecular methods (PCR) with a short turnaround time. Methods: We reviewed records of skin specimens (superficial scrapings) submitted by dermatologists across the United States with a clinically suspected dermatitis. As per physician’s order, specimens were tested for infections either fungal (N = 4262) or b… Show more

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