Fontana Masson

Question 1

What is the purpose of using the Fontana Masson stain?

Answer 1

• The Fontana Masson stain is used to detect hypal pigmentation in fungi.

Question 2

How does the Fontana Masson stain help in distinguishing fungi?

Answer 2

• It helps determine if a fungi is hyaline (non-pigmented or lightly pigmented)
• or dematiaceous (darkly pigmented).

Question 3

What information does the Fontana Masson stain provide about fungi pigmentation?

Answer 3

• Distinguishing between hyaline and dematiaceous types based on their coloration.