Pediatric dermatologist Patrick McMahon, MD, talks about when skin cultures may be indicated for various skin conditions in children. He talks through common examples seen by pediatricians, such as tinea corporis and tinea capitis, when to culture versus when to proceed with treatment following your clinical judgement, tips for obtaining a quality culture, and more. Published March 2019.

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