Encapsulated Yeast Is Identified in the Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)of a Patient

question 12

Multiple Choice

Encapsulated yeast is identified in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) of a patient with AIDS.The most likely stain or reagent used to identify this organism is:

• A)potassium hydroxide (KOH).
• B)calcofluor white.
• C)lactophenol cotton blue.
• D)India ink.

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Definitions:

Indexing

The process of creating indexes for documents or systems to organize and enable quick retrieval of information.

Storing

The act of keeping or placing things in a designated location for future use.

Negative/Normal

Terms used in medical testing and diagnostics to denote results that show the absence of a disease, condition, or abnormality.

Positive/Abnormal

Indication of a test result or medical examination finding that deviates from the normal or expected range, possibly signaling a disease or condition.