Fungal Elements in KOH Mount of Urine Microscopy: Introduction, Fungal Elements Observed in Urine KOH Mount, Applications, and Keynotes
Introduction Potassium Hydroxide (KOH) mount is a simple, rapid, and cost-effective microscopic technique used to detect fungal elements in various clinical specimens, including urine samples. When fungal infection of the urinary tract (funguria) is suspected—especially in immunocompromised, diabetic, or catheterized patients—KOH mount helps visualize yeast …
