Which of the following techniques reveal(s)the presence of fungal cells in tissues?
A) Gram staining
B) KOH treatment
C) Gomori methenamine silver (GMS) staining
D) Gram staining combined with KOH treatment
E) both KOH treatment and Gomori methenamine silver (GMS) staining

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KOH treatment is commonly used to dissolve non-fungal tissues, leaving the fungal cells intact, making them visible under the microscope. Gomori methenamine silver (GMS) staining also selectively stains fungal cells, making them easier to identify. Therefore, the best choice to reveal the presence of fungal cells in tissues is using both KOH treatment and Gomori methenamine silver (GMS) staining.

Which of the Following Techniques Reveal(s)the Presence of Fungal Cells