What is dtm medical abbreviation?

DTM stands for Dermatophyte Test Medium, which is a culture medium used in the laboratory to diagnose fungal infections of the skin, hair, and nails. Dermatophytes are fungal organisms that can cause skin conditions like athlete's foot, ringworm, and nail infections. The DTM medium contains antibiotics and a pH indicator that changes color when the dermatophytes grow on it. This allows clinicians and laboratory technicians to identify and diagnose different types of dermatophyte infections accurately. DTM is widely used in medical laboratories to improve the accuracy and speed of dermatophyte diagnosis.