Date: 10 February 2014
Disseminated, invasive aspergillosis showing dichotomously branching hyphae. Original magnification x150. Stained with Gomori Methenamine Silver (GMS).
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Histology kindly provided by Dr Carolyn Burns, Jewish Hospital, Rudd Heart & Lung Center, Louisville, KY. (C) Fungal Research Trust.
Notes: n/a
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