Infectious Diseases: Tests & Diagnosis
Pinworms - Exams and Tests
09/11/08, HealthwiseWhen pinworm infection is suspected, the doctor will find out your or your child's medical history and do a physical examination. During the physical exam, your doctor will examine the skin around the anus for redness and irritation.
Sputum Culture
03/21/07, HealthwiseA sputum culture is a test to detect and identify bacteria or fungi (plural of fungus) that are infecting the lungs or breathing passages. Sputum is a thick fluid produced in the lungs and in the airways leading to the lungs. A sample
Stool Culture
04/11/08, HealthwiseA stool culture is done to identify bacteria or viruses that may be causing an infection. Although more than 50 different kinds of bacteria normally live in the intestines, large numbers of abnormal bacteria, viruses, fungi, or
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Pneumonia - Exams and Tests
04/02/07, HealthwiseYour doctor will usually diagnose pneumonia by using your medical history, a physical exam, and a chest X-ray. Based on the medical history and physical exam, your doctor may start your treatment right away without doing other te
Whooping Cough (Pertussis) - Exams and Tests
01/04/08, HealthwiseA doctor considers the following when making a preliminary diagnosis of whooping cough (pertussis):
Fifth Disease - Exams and Tests
03/07/07, HealthwiseA health professional usually diagnoses fifth disease by observing its distinctive rash, by asking about any history of exposure to the disease, and by conducting a physical exam. Viral tests may be done to confirm a recent infection
Malaria - Exams and Tests
05/16/07, HealthwiseDoctors use thick and thin blood smears to determine whether malaria-causing parasites are present in your blood. This test should be done if you have been in a region where malaria is present, were exposed to mosquitoes, and have dev
E. coli Infection - Exams and Tests
06/16/08, HealthwiseThe medical evaluation for diarrhea that may be caused by E. coli O157:H7 bacteria usually starts with a physical examination and a medical history.
Toxic Shock Syndrome - Exams and Tests
03/03/08, HealthwiseUsually by the time a person who has toxic shock syndrome (TSS) sees a health professional, the illness has progressed rapidly and is severe. Treatment for shock is usually needed before any test results are available.
Liver tests for infectious mononucleosis
09/19/07, HealthwiseLiver tests are used to study liver function and to determine if the liver is damaged or inflamed. These tests are done on a blood sample.
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