Microbiology for Medical II Students

Lab 2.8 Pneumocystis Carinii (H&E)

Slide 1 (147A)
Low power: The alveolar spaces almost universally contain pink proteinaceous exudate.

 

alveolar spaces

Slide 2 (147A)
Medium power: In most instances the pink exudate does not quite fill the alveoli, and in some places vacuoles or irregular spaces are seen. This gives the exudate a characteristic "foamy" or "cloudy" appearance.

alveoli

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