How are Streptococcus Species Identified in Histology?
In histological samples, Streptococcus species can be identified using several staining techniques. The most common method is the Gram stain, which stains these bacteria purple due to their thick peptidoglycan layer. Additionally, special stains like the Giemsa stain can be used to highlight streptococci in tissue sections. Immunohistochemistry (IHC) and molecular techniques such as PCR can also be employed for more specific identification.
