Which of the following stain is used to detect the capsule of Cryptococcus neoformans in a CSF sample?
Correct Answer: India ink preparation
Description: Capsule of cryptococcus neoformans in a CSF sample is best seen by India ink preparation. Gomori methanamine stain, PAS stain and Alcian blue stain are also used in identifying this organism. Ref: Handbook for Zoonotic Diseases of Companion Animals By Glenda Dvora, 1st Edition, Pages 108-9
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