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