Bacteriologist Interview Question:

Please explain what Is Beaded Appearance Of Mycobacteria?

Submitted by: Muhammad

Beaded appearance is used to describe the appearance of Mycobacterla when the cell doesn't stain uniformly. showing stained and unstained regions. These forms are common in Mycobacterium tuberculosis while Mycobacterium bovis stains uniformly. Most saprophytic Mycobacteria stain uniformly.
Submitted by: Muhammad