Modified India ink preparation for Cryptococcus neoformans in cerebrospinal fluid specimens.
AUTOR(ES)
Zerpa, R
RESUMO
A novel modified India ink technique for the diagnosis of Cryptococcus neoformans in cerebrospinal fluid specimens is described. It employs 2% chromium mercury and India ink. This technique allows a clear identification of some external and internal structures of the organism. Three layers from the outer capsule that have previously been discerned only by electron microscopy are distinguished.
ACESSO AO ARTIGO
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