What Histological Changes are Indicative of Fungal Infections?
Histological changes indicative of fungal infections can vary depending on the pathogen and the host tissue. Common features include: - Granuloma formation: Seen in chronic infections. - Necrosis: Areas of cell death due to fungal invasion. - Inflammatory Response: Presence of neutrophils, macrophages, and lymphocytes. - Hyphal Structures: Filamentous structures that can be identified with special stains.