Histology is a crucial tool in diagnosing infections. Special stains and techniques can be used to identify pathogens in tissue samples. For example: - Gram Stain: Differentiates between Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. - Acid-Fast Stain: Used to identify mycobacteria, such as _Mycobacterium tuberculosis_. - Silver Stain: Useful for identifying fungi and certain bacteria like _Legionella_.
