Keywords: Cyclospora cayetanensis.jpg This photomicrograph of a fresh stool sample which had been prepared using a 10 formalin solution and stained with modified acid-fast stain revealed the presence of four Cyclospora cayetanensis oocysts in the field of view Compared to wet mount preparations the oocysts are less perfectly round and have a wrinkled appearance due to this method of fixation Most importantly the staining is variable among the four oocysts Source Public Health Image Library http //phil cdc gov/Phil/quicksearch asp PD-USGov Cyclospora Parasites |