CYCLOSPORA CAYETANENSIS: Stained Slides

		This photograph shows many Cyclospora cayetanensis oocysts; the stain is a modified acid-fast stain. Note the tremendous color variation; remember that this organism is acid-fast variable, even when using a gentle decolorizer (do not use acid-alcohol). Some of the oocysts will appear somewhat "wrinkled"- these oocysts have been been described as looking like "wrinkled cellophane."