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Walk-in cooler contaminated with Cladosporium sphaerospermum

| Wed, Dec 09, 2015, 4:44 PM



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Suspected mold growth is common in laboratory walk-in coolers .  The foldscope allowed for field identification using clear transparent tape and fingernail polish.

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After enlarging the image the Cladosporium sphaerospermum spores and mycelia were visible.  The Foldscope allowed identification to genera.  Actual identification to species required looking at the tease tape under a higher powered microscope.



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Type of Sample
microorganisms
Foldscope Lens Magnification
140x

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