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Smear from culture (agar plate) stained by Modified Kinyoun

Magnification: x1000

Interpretation: Partial acid fast

Identification: Nocardia species

Note: Most branching filaments are red. Other filaments are unstained and do not appear
distinctly visible.

 

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