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Dimorphic Fungi Dermatophytes Actinomycetes Direct Microscopy
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Specimen: Sputum

Wet Prep: x400

Structure: Branching bacilli

Interpretation: Observe right angle branching, width < 1 µm. Suspect Actinomycetes more specifically Nocardia species

 

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