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Original Article

Histoplasma capsulatum: Vital staining for the differentiation of the albino and brown phenotypes in vitro

Pages 271-273 | Published online: 09 Jul 2009
 

Abstract

The A (albino) and B (brown) mycelial phenotypes of Histoplasma capsulatum cannot be differentiated morphologically in their yeast phases. However, on Brain Heart Infusion agar + cystine + 0.001% Nile Blue A incubated at 37°C in the dark, type A yeast colonies remain white to light tan while type B yeast colonies become bright blue in 3–5 days. On modified Sabouraud agar + 0.004% Brom Cresol Purple at 37°C in the dark, only type A yeasts turn the medium bright yellow in 24–48 h. The effects of these dyes on the mycelial phenotypes are also reported.

Résumé

Les phénotypes mycéliens A (Albino) et B (brun) de Histoplasma capsulatum ne peuvent être différenciés morphologiquement quand ils se présentent sous leur forme levure. Cependant, sur le milieu gélosé, coeur, cerveau, cystine + 0,001% de bleu de Nil A (NBA) incubé à 37°C à l'obscurité, les levures de phenotype A restent blanches remises à la lumière, tandis que les colonies levuriformes du phénotype B deviennent d'un bleu vif en 3 à 5 jours.

Sur gélose Sabouraud + 0,004% de pourpre de Bromocrésol à 37°C, à l'obscurité, seules les levures du phénotype A colorent le milieu en jaune après 24 ou 48 heures. Les effets de ces colorants sur les phases mycéliennes sont également décrits.

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