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ZN Staining

• The ZN stain, or Ziehl-Neelsen stain, is a differential staining
technique primarily used to identify acid-fast bacilli (AFB), particularly
Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the causative agent of tuberculosis.

• Diagnosis of Tuberculosis: The ZN stain is crucial in
diagnosing tuberculosis and monitoring treatment efficacy.

• Identification of Other Mycobacteria: It can also help identify
other pathogenic mycobacteria