Diagnostic Laboratory Tests for Chromoblastomycosis

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What is the diagnostic feature of chromoblastomycosis when examined microscopically in KOH?

Detection of dark, spherical cells

How are specimens of scrapings or biopsies from lesions examined for chromoblastomycosis?

Microscopically in KOH

What is the characteristic feature used to identify dematiaceous species?

Characteristic conidial structures

How do saprophytic dematiaceous molds differ from pathogenic species?

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