What is mycological examination?
Mycological research is, first of all,identification of fungal infections, determination of sensitivity to certain antibiotics, examination of the body for mycosis, rapid diagnosis of smears of mucous membranes, and others.
Examination of nails and skin
Skin and nails act as a kind of indicatorhealthy functioning of the human body. Mycological examination of the skin and nails allows timely detection of factors of development of serious diseases, as well as prevent the spread of infection.
The presence of any diseases associated with a violationcondition, structure and function of the skin, the most negative impact on health. Diseases of nails and skin can lead to a noticeable weakening of the body and become the root cause of the development of a whole set of abnormalities.
Among the most common diseasesfungal nature should be isolated mycoses. The danger consists in a simple method of transmission through contact with contaminated objects, through the use of shoes, personal belongings of a sick person.
Mycological tests give a positiveresult for the presence of fungal infections in the first place in people with weakened immunity. Often, the causes of mycological damage to the body are injuries of nail plates and skin. Strangely enough, the development of fungal infections lead to nervous disorders, as well as the intake of hormonal drugs.
Given the likelihood of seriousconsequences of fungal damage to the body, mycological examinations should be conducted exclusively by experienced specialists. In this case, the main method of diagnosing mycological diseases is scraping of cutaneous or nail tissue.
Contact the specialists forResearch is recommended when itching, burning, changing the relief of nail plates, other discomfort. The study by mycological scraping is a quick, painless analysis that reveals the presence of pathogenic fungal infections that underlie the existing symptoms and restlessness.
Methods for the selection of diagnostic material
The selection of material for diagnosis for the presence of mycological infections is made from:
- peripheral sites and lesions;
- purulent and unopened abscesses;
- overlays on mucous membranes;
- tissues of the affected organs.
The study of fungal infections in Petri dishes
Mycologist's consultation
Mycologist specializes in identifying, diagnosing and eliminating diseases of a fungal nature that affect the skin, hair and nails, organs and systems.
When should I contact a mycologist? Usually, the reason for visiting a specialist is getting referrals from other doctors, in particular, dermatologists. Make an appointment with a mycologist should be at:
- the appearance of pronounced spots of grayish or yellow color in the thickness of the nail plates;
- thickening, flaking, loosening of the nails, changing their natural color;
- increased brittle hair and nails;
- the occurrence of ulcerative lesions of the skin between the fingers and toes;
- itchy pain in the groin;
- peeling of the skin, severe dandruff.
How to prepare for visiting mycologist?
Mycological research is able to showobjective results with proper preparation for a specialist visit. Therefore, before going to the medical center for delivery of samples of diagnostic material, it is recommended to perform general hygiene procedures, change clothes, put on clean clothes.
Before the first visit to the mycologist's office atsuspected fungal infection of the body should not be self-medicating, taking antifungal drugs, which can change the picture of the disease.
What happens during the consultation mycologist?
Before conducting mycological research,the specialist is obliged to listen to the existing complaints, inquire in detail about the patient's lifestyle, study previous diseases based on data from the medical card.
The practical part of the reception includesa thorough examination of the condition of the nails and skin, the conduct of fluorescent diagnostics, the sampling of the material necessary for research. In cases of suspected mycological diseases, a specialist may prescribe appropriate medications, send additional tests for tests, and also provide recommendations regarding lifestyle changes. If necessary, it is possible to remove the nail plates affected by the fungus, thus avoiding the spread of the disease.
Mycological study of feed
Fungus spores are quite common inenvironment, soil, air, water. In the presence of favorable temperature, humidity, and other conditions, mushrooms actively grow in food crops and feed, forming mucous, filiform, cotton-like raids. Foods affected by mycoses are distinguished by a dark color, the presence of lumps, unpleasant smell.
Mycological research of cultivated plants, aimed at identifying fungal lesions, is based on the number and differentiation of fungal infections in their composition.
Conducting mycological studies of feed andcultivated plants can ensure the safety of feeding animals, as well as prevent the consumption of food products affected by fungal infection. Produced studies provide an opportunity to determine the causes of fungal toxin poisoning, which lead to severe toxicosis.
Mycological study of premises
Prerequisite to preventthe spread of pathogenic fungal spores and molds in residential, work premises is the conduct of regular mycological studies. These services today provide specialized research laboratories that study fungi, as well as the consequences of their effects on materials, human and animal health.
Conducting a mycological study of premises allows you to:
- identify spores of fungi in the premises and determine their concentration in the airspace;
- eliminate the fungal infection of the walls and materials, identify the sources of occurrence and the centers of spread of fungi;
- determine the type and nature of fungi in the room;
- establish the degree of harm of a fungal infection for a person;
- select effective methods to combat the spread of fungal infection of materials and prevent the recurrence of infection. </ ul </ p>
