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Cryptosporidium
spp. oocysts are rounded and measure 4.2 to 5.4 µm in diameter.
Sporozoites are sometimes visible inside the oocysts, indicating that
sporulation has occurred. Staining of Cryptosporidium
spp. oocysts can be variable. In particular, infections that are
resolving can be accompanied by increasing numbers of non-acid-fast oocysts
“ghosts.”
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A:
Cryptosporidium
sp. oocysts stained with safranin.
B: Cryptosporidium
sp. oocysts stained with safranin.
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