| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11018045 | Diagnostic Histopathology | 2018 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Autopsy has a central role in diagnosing severe infectious diseases of all types: virus, prions, bacteria, mycobacteria, fungi, protozoa and helminths. The majority can be identified using histopathology - with special stains and immunohistochemistry - which is an essential part of the autopsy. In addition, cytology, microbiology culture and molecular diagnostics, serology and urine antigen testing are important adjuncts. This review encompasses a general overview of infectious autopsies, recommends working practices, and highlights the scenarios of HIV, post-transplantation and post-vaccine deaths, and rabies.
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Authors
Sebastian Lucas,