Limitations of standardized skin surface biopsy in measurement of the density of Demodex folliculorum. A case report.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Standardized skin surface biopsy (SSSB) is an appropriate method for measuring the density of Demodex folliculorum (Dd). Nevertheless, the observation of a clinical case demonstrates that, contrary to what was presumed before, a single SSSB can fail to collect the complete biotope of the mite. This could give rise to false negative results regarding the measurement of Dd.
Medical subject headings
- Biopsy
- Mite Infestations