ArticleForensic science, medicine, and pathology2026
Sepsis or artifact? Forging a standardized framework for forensic microbiology as an unassailable evidentiary pillar.
Article in Forensic science, medicine, and pathology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.
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3 citing papers in PubMed.
- Spleen contraction verified as a supportive autopsy sign of fatal hypothermia.International journal of legal medicine · 2026Article
- Reverse Wischnewsky spots: a novel visual presentation of the traditional autopsy sign.Forensic science, medicine, and pathology · 2026Article
- From sepsis-or-artifact to court-ready microbial attribution: a global validation passport for forensic microbiology.Forensic science, medicine, and pathology · 2026Article
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Abstract
The post-mortem diagnosis of sepsis remains one of the most challenging tasks. While forensic microbiology has been significantly enhanced by molecular advancements, the reliability of these findings remains inherently tied to the quality of the sampling process and the interpretation of results. It argues that technological progress must be accompanied by the establishment of uniform, internationally recognized operating protocols and consensus guidelines. By defining precise chronological windows and standardized sampling techniques, the forensic scientific community can ensure that microbiology remains a robust and unassailable pillar of forensic investigation, capable of accurately distinguishing between post-mortem artifacts and genuine life-threatening infections.
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