Pneumocystis carinii is diagnosed by
Correct Answer: Sputum examination for trophozoites and cysts under microscope
Description: Pneumocystis infection - specimen is induced sputum, bronchoalveolar lavage or lung biopsy. On microscopy - trophozoites can be demonstrated by Giemsa , toludine blue, methenamine silver and calcofluor white stain. Ref: Textbook of Microbiology, Ananthanarayan and Paniker; 9th edition
Category:
Microbiology
Get More
Subject Mock Tests
Practice with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects and improve your knowledge.
Attempt a mock test nowMock Exam
Take an exam with 100 random questions selected from all subjects to test your knowledge.
Coming SoonGet More
Subject Mock Tests
Try practicing mock tests with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects.
Attempt a mock test now