EVALUATION OF DIAGNOSTIC UTILITY OF FOLDSCOPE AGAINST CONVENTIONAL BRIGHT FIELD MICROSCOPY IN PATIENTS OF LOWER RESPIRATORY TRACT AND FUNGAL INFECTION IN TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL.

Nikita Dudhani, Dr. Arti Jain

Abstract


Foldscope is a researcher tool in the diagnosis of bacterial and fungal pathogens. In various clinical settings, conventional
light microscope is not available due to high cost ,to overcome this problem we can use foldscope.
In this Prospective Analytical study, twenty out of 45 cases were detected positive for microorganisms (like bacteria, fungal hyphae) by light
Microscope.Out of 20 positive cases, 8 cases (wet mount stain) were positive by both scopes for fungal hyphae, 5 positive cases ( Gram stain ) were
identied by light Microscope and negative by Foldscope . Seven positive cases ( ZN stain ) were identied by light Microscope and negative by
Foldscope.Present study highlights the need of sensitization & training sessions regarding use of foldscope as an educational or research tool
among the student's, for early diagnosis particularly in the rural and remote area and can therefore lead to better treatment.


Keywords


Foldscope, Fungal Hyphae, Pathogenic Microorganisms

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