What are the Challenges Associated with Antimicrobial Use in Histology?
While antimicrobials are effective at preventing contamination, their use can pose some challenges:
1. Resistance: Microorganisms can develop resistance to antimicrobials, rendering them ineffective over time. 2. Toxicity: Some antimicrobials can be toxic to tissue samples or interfere with certain staining techniques, leading to potential artifacts. 3. Cost: The continuous need for antimicrobials can be costly, especially in high-throughput histology labs.
