Fig. 1
From: Acute Penicillium marneffei infection stimulates host M1/M2a macrophages polarization in BALB/C mice
Identification of P. marneffei strain by culture and Lactophenol cotton blue staining. a, P. marneffei strain was cultured in potato dextrose agar: A unique characteristic of P. marneffei mold is that it can produce a soluble red pigment that diffuses into the agar at 25 °C. b, Microscopic examination revealed hyaline filamentous forms with branches, sometimes with chains of smooth conidia giving the appearance of a brush compatible with P. marneffei by Lactophenol cotton blue staining (×400)