Fungi in Gynecological Smear: A Microscopy Challenge

Large mycelial filaments found in a gynecological smear. Test your lab microscopy knowledge: identify the type of fungi by morphology in the preparation.

Editorial team 1 min August 31, 2025

Flora smear, photomicrograph of the preparation for the diagnostic exercise

Flora smear, microscope field of view for the question on fungi identification

Anonymous question. This is the first time I’ve encountered such fungi in a gynecological smear. It would be interesting to know what they are called and how they are treated? 🤗

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