title: Use of commercially available cryogenic vials for long-term preservation of dermatophyte fungi.
abstract: The use of commercially available cryogenic vials (Microbank vials) stored at -70 degrees C for the storage and preservation of dermatophyte fungi was investigated. None of the 200 strains of dermatophytes examined, representing 21 species, showed a loss of viability after they had been stored for periods ranging from 1 week to 2 years at -70 degrees C. All strains showed typical colonial and microscopic morphologies following revival.
authors.affiliation: East Kent Microbiology Service, The William Harvey Hospital, Kennington Road, Ashford, Kent TN24 0LZ, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Baker
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Jeffries
mesh_terms: D003883:Arthrodermataceae / Q000145:classification / Q000254:growth & development / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D015925:Cryopreservation / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D009172:Mycology / Q000379:methods; D011933:Reagent Kits, Diagnostic; D013048:Specimen Handling / Q000379:methods; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D011933:Reagent Kits, Diagnostic