What Staining Techniques are Used to Identify Microbial Communities?
Several staining techniques are employed in histology to identify and study microbial communities: - Gram Staining differentiates bacteria into Gram-positive and Gram-negative. - Periodic Acid-Schiff (PAS) Stain highlights fungal elements. - Silver Stains such as Gomori methenamine silver (GMS) stain are useful for identifying fungi and certain bacteria. - Acid-Fast Stains like Ziehl-Neelsen stain are used to detect mycobacteria.
