<prompt> Which of the following is best stain for fungus:MuciramineMethenamine silverAlcian blueHematoxylin and eosin  <response>: Ans. b Methenamine silver Ref. Ananthanarayan 8e p 601; DR Arora 3e 656 Stains for funp. Gomori methenamine silver GMS Better contrast Gridley fungus GF Periodic acid Schiff PAS Giemsa Alcian blue Meyers mucicarmine Out of these GMS is the best stain for fungi. For studying tissue response secondary to fungal infection, Haematoxylin and eosin HE is best. Remember Commonly used culture media for fungus are: - Sabourauds glucose agar - Corn meal agar - Czapek - Dox medium 