Figure 4. Immunoperoxidase staining can be used to ascertain the diagnosis in cases where uncertainty exists. This photomicrograph illustrates the typical staining appearance of herpes simplex virus involvement of the liver allograft. In our experience, monoclonal antibodies used to stain herpes simplex type 1 frequently cross-react with those used to recognize the type 2 virus.

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