How is morphology of fungal infection dermatoses?

➢ The histologic appearance varies depending on : the organism, The host response The degree of superinfection. ➢ Superficial infections are often associated with a neutrophilic infiltrate in the epidermis. ➢ Deep fungal infections produce greater tissue damage and often elicit a granulomatous response. ➢ Aspergillus can be angioinvasive. ➢ Periodic acid–Schiff (PAS) and Gomori methenamine silver stains are helpful in identifying the fungal organisms.