Molecular Diagnosis of Infectious Diseases Using Cytological Specimens

• Type: Another Publication in an International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2016

Authors

Canberk, S (Author) Other; Longatto, A (Author) Other; Fernando Schmitt (Author) FMUP

Journal

Title: Diagnostic Cytopathology

Vol. 44

Pages: 156-164

ISSN: 8755-1039

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

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Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00K-3J7

DOI: 10.1002/dc.23394

Abstract (EN): Pathologists have an important role in the diagnosis of infectious disease (ID). In many cases, a definitive diagnosis can be made using cytopathology alone. However, several ancillary techniques can be used on cytological material to reach a specific diagnosis by identifying the causative agent and consequently defining the management of the patient. This review aims to present the effectiveness of the application of molecular studies on cytological material to diagnose IDs and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the various molecular techniques according to the type of cytological specimen and the infectious agents. (C) 2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 9