Importance of microbiology in autopsy procedure

The importance of bacterial cultures in autopsy has been controversial since Filippo Pacini and Robert Koch's early investigation into the etiology cholera. Death-war / or post-mortem invasion by patient's native flora poses a problem with respect to intervals, selection anatomical location containing blood, CSF, number specimens required be bought collected Microbial Laboratory for processing. Additionally, postmortem virus research is significant. An increasingly important aspect occupational safety involved handling patient samples laboratory staff. During AIDS epidemic, regulatory bodies were urged reconsider microbiological tests. This editorial used determine exact cause death without sacrificing logistical human resources Institute Microbiology Practical sampling guidelines. American University Pathologists (CAP) are known have developed general checklist item performing autopsy, but there no specific guidelines, recommendations, items address performance criteria microbial culture studies. review provides brief historical perspective on microbiology, including discussion concerns about spread microorganisms, followed description how sample.