Infectious Diseases: Tests & Diagnosis
Strep Throat - Exams and Tests
08/08/08, HealthwiseStrep throat is diagnosed from your medical history, a physical examination of your throat, and a rapid strep test. A throat culture may sometimes be done to confirm the result of the rapid strep test or when your doctor suspects the rapi
Rubella Test
09/11/08, HealthwiseA rubella blood test detects antibodies that are made by the immune system to help kill the rubella virus. These antibodies remain in the bloodstream for years. The presence of certain antibodies indicates a recent infection,
Toxoplasmosis Test
06/27/07, HealthwiseA toxoplasmosis test is a blood test that checks for antibodies to the Toxoplasma gondiiparasite. Your body's natural defense system (immune system) will make these antibodies only if you have been infected by this tiny parasite. The amou
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West Nile Virus - Exams and Tests
08/25/08, HealthwiseWest Nile virus causes an infection that can lead to inflammation of the brain (encephalitis), the spinal cord (myelitis), or the tissues surrounding it and the spinal cord (meningitis). If your doctor suspects a mosquito-borne illness, h
Shingles - Exams and Tests
03/21/07, HealthwiseDoctors can usually identify shingles when they see an area of rash around the left or right side of your body. If a diagnosis of shingles is not clear, your doctor may order lab tests, most commonly herpes tests, on cells taken f
Lyme Disease - Exams and Tests
09/03/08, HealthwiseLyme disease may be hard to diagnose because its symptoms are like those of many other illnesses. Your doctor will take a careful medical history and do a physical examination to help diagnose early Lyme disease. You may be asked whether
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.
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