Glossary & References / Keywords List / Definitions:
| Term to be defined | Definition | Synonyms & Keywords |
|---|---|---|
| Negri body | - "Cytoplasmic
inclusions containing rabies viral antigen.
Found most commonly in ganglionic cells of the hippocampus and in
Purkinje cells of the cerebellum and considered diagnostic for rabies."
(B47)
- "intracytoplasmic inclusions in neurons, rounded, acidophilic, with a mottled matrix and, if stained with differential blue-red stains, characteristic basophilic interal granules." (J63.5.w1) |