Which of the following stains is/are considered differential?

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Acid-fast stain and Gram stain are considered differential stains as they differentiate between different types of microorganisms based on their cell wall composition. Acid-fast stains differentiate acid-fast bacteria from non-acid-fast bacteria, whereas Gram stains differentiate between Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. Flagella stains are not considered differential as they only stain the flagella and do not differentiate between different types of microorganisms. Capsule stains do not differentiate between different types of bacteria either, but instead highlight the presence of a capsule around the bacteria.

Which of the Following Stains Is/are Considered Differential