To confirm the diagnosis of ringworm (dermatophytosis), which type of specimen should you collect and submit to the diagnostic laboratory?

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Skin scrapings are the best specimen to collect and submit to the diagnostic laboratory for the confirmation of ringworm. The skin scrapings should be taken from the active edge of the lesion and should be collected in a sterile container or on a slide for further microscopic examination and fungal culture. Feces, stomach contents, and blood samples are not useful in the diagnosis of ringworm.

To Confirm the Diagnosis of Ringworm (Dermatophytosis), Which Type of Specimen