India ink preparation of CSF, showing Cryptococcus neoformans (low-power view). The capsule can be seen as a clear halo around the organism.
The patient was an immunodeficient 54-year-old female.
This technique, while specific, is not very sensitive. Fungal culture is more sensitive.
The picture below shows the high-power view.
1 comment:
You could have titled it "Night sky" or something. Chhe.
It's pretty. :)
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