The KOH microscope exam will reveal ________ from a fungal infection?
A)Hyphae
B)Flagella
C)Streptococcus
D)Staphylococcus

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The KOH (potassium hydroxide) microscope exam is a commonly used method to diagnose fungal infections. When a skin scraping, hair, or nail sample is treated with KOH and examined under a microscope, the fungal elements such as hyphae (long, branching filaments) and fungal spores (sometimes called conidia) become more visible. Therefore, the correct answer is A, Hyphae. Flagella are whip-like appendages that are not typically seen in fungi, and Streptococcus and Staphylococcus are bacteria that are not typically observed in a KOH exam for fungal infections.

The KOH Microscope Exam Will Reveal ________ from a Fungal