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How can i differentiate between a fungal rash and a bacterial rash?
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KOH exam: Koh examination will detect fungal infection but not be useful in excluding bacterial infection. Please note the rash may not be due to infection but other causes. See this site for KOH test. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003761.htm.
Answered 1/12/2015
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