Question

9. Tissue specimens are best stained
with Mayer's mucicarmine, which
stains the polysaccharide capsule
red. The staining procedure also
condenses the capsule around the
cell, often giving the impression of
deeply stained cells with a clear area
surrounding them. Which species
sample is likely is this?
Select one:
a. Histoplasmosis
b. candidiasis
C. coccidiomycosis
d. Cryptococcosis​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Mucicarmine stain is primarily used to stain mucin, a substance produced by epithelial and connective tissue cells

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