Tag: muriform cells

This high-resolution Differential Interference Contrast (DIC) micrograph captures the structural intricacies of Fonsecaea pedrosoi, a major fungal pathogen grown on modified Leonian’s agar. By visualizing the distinct arrangement of hyphae and conidia without the need for chemical staining, this image provides essential diagnostic clues for identifying the primary etiological agent of chromoblastomycosis, a debilitating chronic skin disease found in tropical regions.