Practicals · Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy · Bedside diagnostic skills
Dark ground illumination (DGI) microscopy for treponemes
- Type
- Lab technique
- Also called
- darkfield microscopy
Videos and resources
- VideoSyphilis and darkground (darkfield) microscopy explained #5810:14
- VideoDark Ground Microscopy5:41
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Links point to material published by others; SolvedPGSS does not host it. Check any technique against your department's protocol before you use it on a patient.
Where the curriculum asks for it
“dark ground illumination” ( NMC curriculum, page 6)
“Dark ground illumination (DGI) microscopy for treponemes” ( NBEMS DNB curriculum, page 9)