Bacillus Anthracis.




Two microscopic techniques to demonstrate the presence of the poly-D-glutamyl capsule of Bacillus anthracis. Left. India ink capsule outline 1000X. Right a fluorescent-labeled antibody is reacted specifically with the capsular material which renders the capsule fluorescent - FA stain 1000X.


McFadyean's reaction showing short chains of  Bacillus anthracis cells lying among amorphous, disintegrated capsular material. White blood cells can also be seen

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