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Under a magnification of 1000X, this photomicrograph reveals the presence of Pneumocystis jirovecii fungal organisms, present in this Giemsa-stained impression smear of a rat lung tissue specimen. Formerly known as Pneumocystis carinii, and classified as a protozoa, investigative tests upon this organism’s nucleic acid, and biochemical composition, has since placed it in the kingdom of Fungi.
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Content Provider(s): CDC/ Dr. Mae Melvin
Creation Date: 1977
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