(actinomycosis)
Diagnosis is made by identifying the bacteria with unique filamentous, branching patterns and the characteristic sulfur granules, which are formed by calcified mycelial fragments.
Sulfur granules grossly appear yellow; however, hematoxylin and eosin staining gives them an ☆amorphous (rosette -like) basophilic (purple/blue) appearance under light microscopy.
microbiology
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