A fungal culture is a procedure used to determine if fungi are present in an area of the body. Fungi are microorganisms that thrive in moist, dark places, such as shoes, damp locker rooms, or the folds of the skin. Some types of fungi are harmless, whereas others can cause infections.
Doctor may order a fungal culture test if you have symptoms of a fungal infection like Red rash, itchy skin, itching or discharge in the vagina, white patches inside the mouth, hard or brittle nails.
Positive cultures of yeast and filamentous fungi are reported with the organism identification.
