Can Histology Help in Identifying Infectious Diseases?
Yes, histology can be used to identify infectious agents and the body's response to them. For example:
Granulomas: Seen in chronic infections like tuberculosis, consisting of a collection of macrophages. Viral Inclusions: Intracellular changes caused by viral infections, visible within infected cells. Bacterial Colonies: Clusters of bacteria that can be stained and identified within tissue samples.