AFB STAIN FOR LEPROMIN

specialized structures called metachromatic granules within their cytoplasm. These granules play a crucial role in the identification and characterization of these bacteria. The Albert stain, specifically designed for this purpose, targets these metachromatic granules, aiding in the detection and differentiation of Corynebacterium diphtheriae, a bacterium known for causing diphtheria. Similar staining techniques like Nessers’s and Pugh’s stains are also utilized to detect these granules in the cytoplasmic membrane of bacteria. This staining method provides a means to distinguish and study these unique structures, contributing to the identification and understanding of Corynebacterium species.