How are Bacterial Infections Detected in Histology?
Histological examination involves the use of microscopes to study tissue samples. When a bacterial infection is suspected, tissue biopsies are typically stained with special dyes to highlight the presence of bacteria and the associated tissue changes. Common staining techniques include the use of Gram stain, Ziehl-Neelsen stain for mycobacteria, and Giemsa stain for intracellular bacteria.
