Fluorescent Staining Using Blankophor for the Diagnosis of Sporotrichosis on Fresh Biopsies

Mycopathologia 2026 Open access

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Authors: Regielly Caroline Raimundo Cognialli, Marisol Dominguez Muro, Vânia Aparecida Vicente, Jacques F. Meis, E J Meijer, Queiroz-Telles Flávio
DOI: 10.1007/s11046-025-01041-6
Cited by: 2
References: 18

Abstract

Sporotrichosis is an implantation mycosis with a high incidence in Brazil. Diagnosing human sporotrichosis poses significant challenges, which can lead to increased morbidity and prolonged treatment duration. Direct examination of fresh biopsies using Blankophor represents a valuable tool for rapid diagnosis, offering high sensitivity.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Fungal Infections and Studies Enterobacteriaceae and Cronobacter Research Mycobacterium research and diagnosis

Publication details

Journal / source
Mycopathologia
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Volume
191
Issue
1
Pages
16–16
Publication date
6 January 2026
Language
EN