Candidal hyphae can be stained using_______________?
Correct answer: B. Periodic acid schiff stain
- A. Van Gieson's stain
- B. Periodic acid schiff stain
- C. Masson Trichrome stain
- D. Toluidine blue stain
Explanation
Periodic acid-Schiff stain highlights fungal cell-wall polysaccharides, so it stains Candida yeast cells and hyphae vividly. Van Gieson and Masson trichrome are mainly connective-tissue stains, while toluidine blue is not the standard choice for fungal hyphae.
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