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Microsporum nanum

Stain: Lactophenol Aniline Blue

Magnification: x400


Structure: Rough, thin walled, egg shaped macroconidia with truncate base containing 1 to 3 cells (usually 2 cells). Smooth walled, club shaped microconidia may also be present.

 

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