Monday, December 17, 2012

Cunninghamella spp.

The zygomycete fungi Cunninghamella spp. is another possible cause for mucormycosis for the species that grow at 37 degrees Celsius.

The culture growth is moderate.  The spores are not readily identified on an Air-O-Cell cassette due to lack of distinctive features. 

Growth is better on PDA and MEA than on  DG-18 due to the addition of Dichloran in the media.

Cunninghamella spp. 400x with a dilute acid fuschin stain - N. Carlson

Cunnnghamella spp. growth on MEA 25C - N. Carlson

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