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Microsporum canis

• Stain: Lactophenol Aniline Blue

• Magnification: x400


Structure: Multicelled (usually more than 6 compartments) spindle shaped macroconidia, may be curved at the tip and rough walled. Club shaped microconidia are produced infrequently.

 

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