Which Diseases are Diagnosed Using Acid-Fast Staining?
Several important diseases are diagnosed using acid-fast staining: - Tuberculosis: Caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, this disease primarily affects the lungs but can also involve other organs. - Leprosy: Caused by Mycobacterium leprae, leprosy affects the skin, nerves, and mucous membranes. - Nontuberculous mycobacteria infections: These infections are caused by various species of Mycobacterium other than M. tuberculosis and M. leprae and can affect the lungs, lymph nodes, skin, and other tissues.
