How does immunofluorescence microscopy detect rabies in brain tissue of an infected animal?

A) Fluorescent-tagged antibodies provide light needed to see the virus particles in the microscope.
B) Fluorescent-tagged antibodies bind to cytotoxic T cells that are attempting to kill infected cells in the tissue.
C) Rabies virus naturally fluoresces under ultraviolet light.
D) Fluorescent-tagged antibodies bind to the antibodies generated to fight the infection.
E) Fluorescent-tagged antibodies bind to rabies antigen in the tissue and are visible in a specialized microscope.


Answer: E

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