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Processed using the potassium hydroxide (KOH) method, this photomicrograph of a hair shaft, displayed histopathologic characteristics indicative of a condition known as white piedra, due to the organism, Cutaneotrichosporon cutaneum, formerly known as Trichosporon cutaneum. Note that there were reproductive fungal ascospores present as well.
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Content Provider(s): CDC/ Dr. Lucille K. Georg
Creation Date: 1964
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