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Handbook of Practical Immunohistochemistry

Abstract

Many infectious organisms can be detected in routine histological sections, but when faced with the proverbial “bug hunt” that yields nothing, immunohistochemical testing can prove helpful. Along with polymerase chain reaction and direct fluorescent antibody testing, immunohistochemistry is establishing a valuable position in the diagnosis of infectious agents.

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Elston, D.M., Gibson, L.E., Kutzner, H. (2022). Infectious Diseases. In: Lin, F., Prichard, J.W., Liu, H., Wilkerson, M.L. (eds) Handbook of Practical Immunohistochemistry. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-83328-2_34

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