Which of the following stains is commonly used to visualize H. pylori in histological sections?
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Correct answer: Warthin-Starry silver stain
H. pylori can be difficult to see on standard H&E stains. Special stains like Warthin-Starry, Giemsa, or Genta are utilized to highlight the spiral-shaped organisms along the luminal surface of the mucus layer.
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