Effect of preparatory techniques on the gross morphology of Mycoplasma hominis

J Bacteriol. 1975 Nov;124(2):1019-22. doi: 10.1128/jb.124.2.1019-1022.1975.

Abstract

A method is presented whereby cells of Mycoplasma hominis can be prepared with minimal distortion for electron microscopy. After the addition of glutaraldehyde to broth cultures, incubation is continued for 1 h. The cells are then collected by centrifugation, washed in distilled water, and used for negative-contrast preparations.

MeSH terms

  • Bacteriological Techniques*
  • Culture Media
  • Glutaral
  • Microscopy, Electron
  • Mycoplasma / ultrastructure*
  • Phosphotungstic Acid
  • Staining and Labeling

Substances

  • Culture Media
  • Phosphotungstic Acid
  • Glutaral