Method for detecting fungi and algae in animal and human tissues and bodily fluids and experimental equipment to carry out this method.

摘要

The invention relates to a method for the detection of fungi and algae in animal or human tissues and body fluids, to preparations containing an optical whitening agent suitable for the method, and to a test pack for performing the method. The tissue sections or body fluid samples to be examined are treated with an optical whitening agent and observed using a fluorescence microscope. The invention permits a rapid and reliable diagnosis of fungal infections.