What does a positive Wood’s lamp indicate? What percentage o…

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Whаt dоes а pоsitive Wоod's lаmp indicate? What percentage of Microsporum canis infections fluoresce under a Wood's lamp? Why is a positive Wood's lamp considered a screening test rather than a definitive diagnosis? If a cat is infected with Microsporum canis but does not fluoresce under the Wood's lamp, what type of diagnostic error has occurred: Type I (false positive) or Type II (false negative)? Resources: Dermatophytosis in Dogs and Cats Laboratory Procedures for Veterinary Technicians: Chapter 44 - Mycology Common Diseases of Companion Animals E-Book

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