The modern autopsy: what to do if infection is suspected.
Publication/Presentation Date
1-1-2005
Abstract
Deaths due to infectious diseases are common worldwide. The autopsy, although less frequently performed than previously, is important to our understanding of disease pathogenesis. The autopsy also provides critical information regarding potential disease outbreaks. To optimize the benefits of an autopsy, the pathologist should approach the autopsy with a well-constructed differential diagnosis that provides the framework for appropriate selection of diagnostic specimens and tests. Standard microbiologic cultures, although necessary and important, are often insufficient and must be supplemented by newer molecular methodologies.
Volume
36
Issue
6
First Page
713
Last Page
723
ISSN
0188-4409
Published In/Presented At
Mazuchowski EL 2nd, Meier PA. The modern autopsy: what to do if infection is suspected. Arch Med Res. 2005 Nov-Dec;36(6):713-23. doi: 10.1016/j.arcmed.2005.04.006. PMID: 16216653; PMCID: PMC7119072.
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
16216653
Department(s)
Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Document Type
Article