Fungal culture techniques

Fungal culture techniques involve collecting a sample from a suspected infection site, such as skin, nails, or body fluids, and placing it on a special nutrient-rich medium in a petri dish. The dish provides an environment for fungi to grow if present. The sample is incubated at controlled temperatures, typically around 25-30°C, to encourage fungal growth. Over days to weeks, colonies of fungi develop, which can then be examined under a microscope or tested further to identify the specific fungus causing the infection. This process helps diagnose fungal diseases accurately and guides appropriate treatment.