Infectious Diseases: Tests & Diagnosis
Infectious Mononucleosis - Exams and Tests
09/19/07, HealthwiseA medical history and physical exam are the most important ways a doctor can diagnose mono. During the medical history and physical exam, your doctor will ask questions about your symptoms and possible exposure to the disease.
Mumps - Exams and Tests
04/10/07, HealthwiseMumps is most often diagnosed by a history of exposure to the disease and the presence of symptoms. Swelling and tenderness of the salivary glands, especially the parotid glands, is a common symptom to spot.
Rabies - Exams and Tests
09/09/08, HealthwiseRabies in humans can be difficult to diagnose. After symptoms start, tests that can be done include:
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Rubella (German Measles) - Exams and Tests
09/11/08, HealthwiseA rubella test detects antibodies to the rubella virus in a sample of blood. This information can help a doctor find out:
Medical history and physical exam for giardiasis
10/16/07, HealthwiseA standard physical exam is usually done when giardiasis is suspected. Some doctors include a rectal exam. A stool analysis often is done to look for signs of the parasite. The stool sample can often be collected at home and then returned
Giardiasis - Exams and Tests
10/16/07, HealthwiseDiagnosis of giardiasis is usually based on:
Measles (Rubeola) - Exams and Tests
04/23/07, HealthwiseMeasles is most often diagnosed by a history of exposure to the disease, the presence of the characteristic rash, a fever higher than for 3 days or more, and other symptoms, including eye inflammation and chest congestion.
Chickenpox (Varicella) - Exams and Tests
05/21/08, HealthwiseChickenpox (varicella) usually can be diagnosed by the appearance of the chickenpox rash. For healthy children, describing the rash over the phone to a health professional (rather than visiting the office) may be all that is needed.
Blood Culture
09/12/08, HealthwiseA blood culture is a test to find an infection in the blood. The blood does not normally have any bacteria or fungi in it. A blood culture can show what bacteria or fungi are in the blood.
Lyme Disease Test
09/03/08, HealthwiseA Lyme disease test detects antibodies to the Lyme disease bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi in the blood. Lyme disease bacteria are spread by certain kinds of ticks.
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