Rapid evaluation of fungal hyphae/spores can be achieved with_______________?
Correct answer: C. KOH wet mount
- A. Grocott Gomori Methenamine silver
- B. Hematoxylin and Eosin
- C. KOH wet mount
- D. Peri-iodic Acid Schiff
Explanation
A KOH wet mount rapidly clears keratin and other tissue debris, leaving fungal hyphae and spores visible under the microscope. GMS, H&E and PAS are mainly tissue-staining methods and generally require more processing.
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