Bielschowsky Silver Staining - Diagnostic Applications

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Bielschowsky Silver Staining - Diagnostic Applications

Several silver staining methods have been developed for the identification of neurofibrillary tangles (NFT) and senile plaques, both of which are indicative of Alzheimer’s disease. However, the Bielschowsky staining method is most often used for this demonstration.