Histochemical observations on Pneumocystis carinii: Selective demonstration of honeycomb forms |
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Authors: | Faye Sweat Waldrop T D Younker Holde Puchtler |
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Institution: | (1) Department of Pathology, Medical College of Georgia, 30912 Augusta, Georgia, USA |
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Abstract: | Summary Histochemical investigations of pulmonary lesions indicated selective coloration of membranes of honeycomb stages of Pneumocystis carinii by the periodic acid — sodium bisulfite — resorcin-fuchsin reaction for basement membranes; mucus, fibrin and other deposits in respiratory pathways did not react. These membranes were colored selectively also by the picro-Sirius Red F3BA method for collagens; fungi in tissues from patients with candidiasis remained unstained. For simultaneous demonstration of honeycomb and cyst forms of Pneumocystis carinii, sections were prestained with Grocott's modification of Gomori's methenamine-silver nitrate technic and then treated with the periodic acid-Schiff (PAS) or picro-Sirius Red F3BA reaction. In contrast to other Gram-positive microorganisms, cysts of Pneumocystis carinii were immediately decolorized by acetone-ether mixtures; this indicates differences in the mode of dye binding. Frequently, only one stage of Pneumocystis carinii was found in a given area. Hence a combination of reactions showing different stages is recommended for studies of small tissue samples. |
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