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Dimorphic Fungi Dermatophytes Actinomycetes Direct Microscopy
Pneumocystis carinii Technical Cases

Sodium Pyruvate (PYR):
PYR is selective and
differential medium used to
isolate Actinomycetes

Culture: Top orange colored bacterial looking Nocardia species

Bottom: Streptomyces species (white, chalky)

 

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