Which of the following provides information about the nature and potential cause of a fungal infection the most quickly?

A. Culture on Sabouraud's dextrose agar
B. Testing for temperature dimorphism
C. Culture on selective and differential media
D. Direct examination of fresh specimens (wet mounts, KOH preps, brighteners)


Answer: D

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