Scanning electron microscopy of Blastocystis hominis cysts.
Scanning electron microscopy of Blastocystis hominis cysts reveals that some cysts have an outer coat, whereas others are naked. If intact, the outer coat forms a fan-like structure around the cyst and its surface is granular. The fragmented outer coat adheres to other cysts and bacteria, forming irregular clumps.
Zaman
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Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical College, The Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan. vzaman@akuc.edu
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D000818:Animals; D016845:Blastocystis hominis / Q000254:growth & development / Q000648:ultrastructure*; D008855:Microscopy, Electron, Scanning