Molecular Pathology -- Diagnosis of Infectious Disease

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The traditional method of identifying a pathogen by culturing it is a key element in forging the causal link between a particular disease and a specific microorganism. However, many kinds of infectious agents, including mycobacteria, fungi, and viruses, either are fastidious and grow slowly or cannot be cultured. In these instances, serologic or histologic methods may identify the infectious agent. Nevertheless,...

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