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ID#:

21226

Caption:

Under a magnification of 500X, this photomicrograph depicted what was deemed to be a negative Kamaya test, indicating the presence of Candida albicans yeast cells, but with no associated true mycelium. The Kamaya test uses a diluted solution of Sabouraud broth, i.e., a 1:10 dilution, that is inoculated with the test culture, and incubated at a temperature of 37^°C, for a 1-hour time period. The solution is then swabbed on to the surface of a corn meal-agar plate and incubated at a temperature of 37^°C, for a 24-hour time period. If yeast cells are detected, which are also in association with true mycelia, then the test would be considered positive, as was the case in PHIL 21227.

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Content Provider(s):

CDC/ Dr. Leo Kaufman

Creation Date:

1968

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CDC Organization