How are Microbial Pathogens Identified in Histology?
In histology, microbial pathogens are identified using various staining techniques and microscopic examination. Gram staining is commonly used to differentiate bacterial species based on their cell wall properties. Special stains such as Ziehl-Neelsen stain are used for acid-fast bacteria like Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Immunohistochemistry (IHC) can also be employed to detect specific microbial antigens in tissue sections.
