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Who first developed the differential staining technique later modified by Neelsen?
Who first developed the differential staining technique later modified by Neelsen?
What is the alternative name for the Ziehl-Neelsen staining technique?
What is the alternative name for the Ziehl-Neelsen staining technique?
What year did Neelsen use Ziehl’s carbol-fuchsin and heat in the staining process?
What year did Neelsen use Ziehl’s carbol-fuchsin and heat in the staining process?
What substance is used to decolorize in the Ziehl-Neelsen staining technique?
What substance is used to decolorize in the Ziehl-Neelsen staining technique?
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Which dye is used as a counter stain in the Ziehl-Neelsen staining technique?
Which dye is used as a counter stain in the Ziehl-Neelsen staining technique?
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Study Notes
Differential Staining Techniques
- The Ziehl-Neelsen staining technique is a differential staining technique that was first developed by Ziehl and later modified by Neelsen.
- The technique was developed in 1883 when Neelsen used Ziehl's carbol-fuchsin and heat, followed by decolorization with acid alcohol and counter-staining with methylene blue.
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Learn about the differential staining technique developed by Ziehl and modified by Neelsen, used to identify microorganisms.
