Mycological research is, first of all, detection of fungal infections, determination of sensitivity to certain antibiotics, examination of the body for mycoses, express diagnostics of smears of mucous membranes and so on.
Examination of nails and skin
Skin and nails act as a kind of indicator of the healthy functioning of the human body. Mycological examination of the skin and nails allows you to timely identify factors for the development of serious diseases, as well as prevent the spread of infection.
The presence of any diseases associated with a violation of the condition, structure and functions of the skin, the most negative impact on health. Diseases of the nails and skin can lead to a noticeable weakening of the body and become the root cause of the development of a whole complex of deviations.
Among the most common diseases of a fungal nature, mycoses should be distinguished. The danger lies in a simple method of transmission through contact with infected objects, through the use of shoes, personal belongings of a sick person.
Mycological studies give a positive result for the presence of fungal infections primarily in people with weakened immune systems. Often the causes of mycological lesions of the body are injuries of the nail plates and skin. Oddly enough, nervous disorders and the use of hormonal drugs lead to the development of fungal infections .
Given the likelihood of serious consequences of fungal infection for the body, mycological studies should be carried out exclusively by experienced specialists. In this case, the main method for diagnosing mycological diseases is scraping of skin or nail tissue.
Contacting specialists for research is recommended if itching, burning, changes in the relief of the nail plates, other discomfort occur. A mycological scraping test is a quick, painless test that can detect the presence of pathogenic fungal infections, which are the basis of the symptoms and anxiety.
Methods for selecting diagnostic material
The selection of material for diagnosis for the presence of mycological infection is made from:
- peripheral areas and lesions;
- purulent and not opened abscesses;
- overlays on the mucous membranes;
- tissues of affected organs.
The study of fungal infections in Petri dishes
To obtain the most accurate results of mycological studies, special Petri dishes are used. Mycological research in this case is the preparation of preparations on glass slides, where the pathological material is added with the addition of 20% sodium hydroxide, an aqueous solution and glycerin. The resulting composition is examined for the presence of infectious fungal materials under a microscope.
Mycologist consultation
Mycologist specializes in identifying, diagnosing and eliminating fungal diseases 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 a referral from other doctors, in particular, dermatologists. Make an appointment with the mycologist should:
- the appearance of pronounced grayish or yellow spots in the thickness of the nail plates;
- thickening, peeling, loosening of nails, changing their natural color;
- increased fragility of hair and nails;
- the occurrence of ulcerative lesions of the skin between the fingers and toes;
- itchy groin pain;
- peeling of the skin, severe dandruff.
How to prepare for a visit to the mycologist?
Mycological research is able to show objective results with proper preparation for a specialist visit. Therefore, before you go to the medical center for the delivery of samples of diagnostic material, it is recommended to carry out general hygiene procedures, change clothes, put on clean clothes.
Before the first visit to the mycologist’s office, if you suspect a fungal infection of the body, you should not self-medicate, taking antifungal drugs, the effect of which can change the picture of the disease.
What happens during mycologist consultation?
Before conducting mycological research, a specialist is obliged to listen to existing complaints, to inquire in detail about the patient’s lifestyle, to study previous diseases on the basis of data from a medical record.
The practical part of the admission includes a thorough examination of the condition of the nails and skin, luminescent diagnostics, and the collection of material necessary for research. In case of suspicion of the presence of diseases of a mycological nature, the specialist can prescribe the appropriate drugs, send them for additional tests, as well as provide recommendations regarding lifestyle changes. If necessary, it is possible to remove the nail plates affected by the fungus , which avoids the spread of the disease.
Mycological study of feed
Spores of fungi are quite widespread in the environment, soil, air, water. In the presence of favorable temperature, humidity, other conditions, mushrooms actively grow in food crops, feed, forming mucous, filiform, cotton-like deposits. Foods affected by mycoses are characterized by a dark color, the presence of lumps, an unpleasant odor.
A mycological study of cultivated plants aimed at identifying fungal infections is based on taking into account the number and differentiation of fungal infections in their composition.
Mycological studies of feed and cultivated plants can ensure the safety of animal feeding, as well as prevent the consumption of foods affected by fungal infection. The studies performed make it possible to determine the causes of poisoning with fungal toxins, which lead to severe toxicosis.
Mycological examination of the premises
A prerequisite for preventing the spread of pathogenic fungal spores and mold in residential, workrooms is to conduct regular mycological studies. Such services are now provided by specialized research laboratories that study fungi, as well as the effects of their effects on materials, human and animal health.
Mycological examination of the premises allows you to:
- identify spores of fungi in the premises and determine their concentration in the airspace;
- eliminate fungal damage to walls and materials, identify sources of occurrence and foci of spread of fungi;
- determine the type and nature of fungi in the room;
- establish the degree of harm to a fungal infection for humans;
- choose effective methods to combat the spread of fungal infection of materials and prevent relapse of infection.