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Dimorphic Fungi Dermatophytes Actinomycetes Direct Microscopy
Pneumocystis carinii Technical Cases

• Smear made from culture Mycobacteria abuscessus

• Stain: Modified Kinyoun

• Magnification: x1000

• Structure: Acid Fast filamentous forms no branching. Rules out Nocardia species

 
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