Aspergillus species

 

 

From another case of pulmonary involvement this periodic-acid-Schiff (PAS) stain illustrates typical branching

hyphae characteristic of Aspergillus. Immunocompromised patients, especially when neutropenic and/or on

steroids are especially susceptible. Dissemination to other organs is not uncommon.

 

Contributed by Dr. Murray Resnick

 

 

1 minute clinical correlation

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