The importance of prevention in order to avoid infection from postmortem material

Introduction: the present of unknown infectious diseases in corpses requires a constant surveillance and a properly trained staff to carry out during postmortem investigations. Despite the enormous progress in the diagnosis and treatment, infectious diseases still cause many deaths and their identification during the postmortem activity involves high risks of infection. Materials and Methods: the authors report on safety measures to avoid possibilities of infection from postmortem material. Results and Conclusions: the high risk of infection from bacterial and viral noxa during necroscopy requires the use of appropriate safety measures.