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KOH mount Colony morphology Archives - Medical NotesIn a KOH mount of a sputum sample, chlamydospores of Candida albicans appear as thick-walled, rounded structures, typically found at the ends of pseudohyphae or hyphae. They are a characteristic, though not definitive, feature of C. albicans and C. dubliniensis, with their presence indicating the organism's ability to form thick-walled chlamydospores under certain conditions. While KOH mounts can visualize these structures, definitive species identification of Candida requires further culture and biochemical tests.
Appearance in a KOH Mount
Structure:
Chlamydospores are large, rounded, thick-walled spores.
Location:
They are generally observed at the ends of the hyphae, which are elongated structures formed by the yeast.
Significance:
Their presence is a diagnostic clue, particularly for C. albicans, indicating the yeast is adapting to certain environmental conditions.
Limitations of the KOH Mount for Identification
Species-Specific, but not exclusive:
Chlamydospore formation is characteristic of C. albicans and C. dubliniensis.
Environmental Factors:
Chlamydospore formation is influenced by environmental conditions and may appear in older cultures.
Need for Further Testing:
A KOH mount alone is not enough to identify the species of Candida. Definitive identification requires further tests such as:
Germ Tube Test: Used to rapidly identify C. albicans.
Carbohydrate Assimilation/Fermentation Tests: Used for definitive speciation.
Corn-Meal Agar: A differential medium used to observe chlamydospore formation.