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Diagnosis is the identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms.

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denguediagnosis
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    The laboratory diagnosis of dengue typically involves tests such as: 1. Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR): Detects viral RNA in blood. 2. Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA): Detects antibodies or antigens in blood. 3. NS1 Antigen Test: Detects dengue virus protein in blood. 4. Hematocrit (HCT)Read more

    The laboratory diagnosis of dengue typically involves tests such as:

    1. Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR): Detects viral RNA in blood.
    2. Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA): Detects antibodies or antigens in blood.
    3. NS1 Antigen Test: Detects dengue virus protein in blood.
    4. Hematocrit (HCT) and Platelet Count: Monitoring changes in blood components.
    5. Virus Isolation: Culturing the virus from blood or other body fluids.

    Consult a medical professional for accurate diagnosis and interpretation of test results.

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anamnesisdiagnosis
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    1. Diagnosis is the process of identifying a medical condition or illness in a patient. 2. It involves a medical professional using various methods, such as physical exams, laboratory tests, and imaging scans, to determine the underlying cause of a patient's symptoms. 3. A correct diagnosis is cruciRead more

    1. Diagnosis is the process of identifying a medical condition or illness in a patient.
    2. It involves a medical professional using various methods, such as physical exams, laboratory tests, and imaging scans, to determine the underlying cause of a patient’s symptoms.
    3. A correct diagnosis is crucial in determining appropriate treatment options and improving the patient’s overall health outcome.
    4. Diagnoses can be either acute (short-term) or chronic (long-term), depending on the time frame of the illness.
    5. Advances in diagnostic technology and medical research have made accurate diagnoses more accessible and efficient.

    Anamnesis is a medical term used to describe the process of gathering information about a patient’s medical history, including symptoms, previous illnesses, allergies, medications, and family medical history. It is a crucial part of the medical examination and helps in the diagnosis and treatment of the patient. Anamnesis is often called a patient history, and it helps doctors determine the course of treatment and identify any potential risk factors that could affect the patient’s health. It is an essential aspect of the medical assessment, providing crucial information that aids in the diagnosis and treatment of various medical conditions.

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diagnosisglomerulonephritis
  1. Dr Md shahriar kabir
    Dr Md shahriar kabir Enlightened dr.basuriwala

    Tests to assess your kidney function and make a diagnosis of glomerulonephritis include: 1. Urine test. A urinalysis can reveal signs of poor kidney function, such as red blood cells and proteins that should not be in urine or white blood cells that are a sign of inflammation. There also may be a laRead more

    Tests to assess your kidney function and make a diagnosis of glomerulonephritis include:

    1. Urine test. A urinalysis can reveal signs of poor kidney function, such as red blood cells and proteins that should not be in urine or white blood cells that are a sign of inflammation. There also may be a lack of the expected levels of waste products.

    2. Blood tests. Analysis of blood samples can reveal higher-than-expected levels of waste products in the bloodstream, the presence of antibodies that may indicate an autoimmune disorder, bacterial or viral infection, or blood sugar levels indicating diabetes.

    3. Imaging tests. If your doctor detects evidence of kidney disease, he or she may recommend imaging tests that may show an irregularity in the shape or size of the kidney. These tests may be an X-ray, an ultrasound exam, or a CT scan.

    4. Kidney biopsy. This procedure involves using a special needle to extract small pieces of kidney tissue to look at under a microscope. A biopsy is used to confirm a diagnosis and to assess the degree and nature of tissue damage.

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diagnosislab diagnosisstaphylococcus aureus
  1. Dr Md shahriar kabir
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    Medical laboratory diagnosis: The primary objective in laboratory diagnosis is to identify whether the diagnosed S. aureus isolate is methicillin-resistant. Since MRSA emerged as a problematic pathogen, a systematic diagnostic approach is necessary for early diagnosis so that treatment with appropriRead more

    Medical laboratory diagnosis:
    The primary objective in laboratory diagnosis is to identify whether the diagnosed S. aureus isolate is methicillin-resistant. Since MRSA emerged as a problematic pathogen, a systematic diagnostic approach is necessary for early diagnosis so that treatment with appropriate antibiotics can be initiated as early as possible. For species identification, slide and tube coagulase tests, latex agglutination tests, and PCR-based tests are used. For detection of MRSA, determination of minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of methicillin or oxacillin or cefoxitin using broth micro-dilution method, cefoxitin disk screen, oxacillin agar screen and latex agglutination test for PBP2a and molecular methods for detection of mecA are employed.

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diagnosislab diagnosismalariamalarial parasite
  1. Dr Md shahriar kabir
    Dr Md shahriar kabir Enlightened dr.basuriwala

    Malaria parasites can be identified by examining under the microscope a drop of the patient’s blood, spread out as a “blood smear” on a microscope slide. Prior to the examination, the specimen is stained (most often with the Giemsa stain) to give the parasites a distinctive appearance. This techniquRead more

    Malaria parasites can be identified by examining under the microscope a drop of the patient’s blood, spread out as a “blood smear” on a microscope slide. Prior to the examination, the specimen is stained (most often with the Giemsa stain) to give the parasites a distinctive appearance. This technique remains the gold standard for laboratory confirmation of malaria. However, it depends on the quality of the reagents, of the microscope, and on the experience of the laboratorian

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diagnosisneisseria meningitidis
  1. Dr Md shahriar kabir
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    1. Gram Stain: In a Gram-stained smear of centrifuged deposit of specimen (CSF or sterile body fluid), N. meningitidis appear as Gram-negative, coffee-bean-shaped diplococci occurring intracellularly or extracellularly in PMN leukocytes. 2. Culture: Isolation of N. meningitidis (from blood, CSF, orRead more

    1. Gram Stain: In a Gram-stained smear of centrifuged deposit of specimen (CSF or sterile body fluid), N. meningitidis appear as Gram-negative, coffee-bean-shaped diplococci occurring intracellularly or extracellularly in PMN leukocytes.

    2. Culture: Isolation of N. meningitidis (from blood, CSF, or other normally sterile sites) remains the gold standard as it also provides isolates for strain differentiation and susceptibility testing.

    Since meningococci are fastidious, samples from sterile body sites are inoculated on either blood or chocolate agar. The chocolate agar base can be enriched with antibiotics such as vancomycin, colistin, nystatin, and trimethoprim for selective isolation of N. meningitidis. For culture from non-sterile sites such as the nasopharynx, a selective media such as Modified New York City or Modified Thayer Martin medium is required. Culture plates should be incubated for a minimum of 48 hours with a source of 5% CO2. On Blood agar, young colonies of N. meningitidis are round, smooth, moist, glistening, and convex, with a clearly defined edge whereas actively growing colonies are grey and unpigmented. Older cultures (> 24 hours) become more opaquely grey and sometimes cause the underlying agar to turn dark.

    3. Serological tests: Several serological tests, such as enzyme immunoassay, latex agglutination, and rapid diagnostic tests, are available to detect antibodies against capsular antigens of Neisseria meningitidis. Serological tests help in the retrospective diagnosis of disease. Antibodies are also seen when vaccination is successful and in cases of chronic meningococcemia.

    4. Molecular diagnosis: PCR-based diagnosis provides confirmation of meningococcal disease from blood, CSF, or other normally sterile sites with a validity comparable to that of culture-based diagnosis.

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diagnosislab diagnosisuti
  1. Dr Md shahriar kabir
    Dr Md shahriar kabir Enlightened dr.basuriwala

    UTIs can be diagnosed by analyzing a patient’s urine sample. The two most common tests to detect UTIs are a urinalysis and a urine culture with antimicrobial susceptibility testing: 1. Urinalysis: A urinalysis is a group of physical, chemical, and microscopic tests on a sample of urine. These testsRead more

    UTIs can be diagnosed by analyzing a patient’s urine sample. The two most common tests to detect UTIs are a urinalysis and a urine culture with antimicrobial susceptibility testing:

    1. Urinalysis: A urinalysis is a group of physical, chemical, and microscopic tests on a sample of urine. These tests look for evidence of infection, such as bacteria and white blood cells.

    2. Urine culture: This is a test that detects and identifies specific bacteria and yeast in a patient’s urine that may be causing a UTI. Urine cultures can also help doctors determine the best antibiotic for treating a UTI.

    3. Susceptibility testing: Susceptibility testing measures how sensitive the bacteria is to an antibiotic or antifungal drug. This helps doctors determine which treatment is most appropriate.

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diagnosise.coli
  1. Dr Md shahriar kabir
    Dr Md shahriar kabir Enlightened dr.basuriwala

    The most important diagnostic characteristic is the ability of the E. coli strain to produce the Shiga toxin Stx2. Therefore, the stools should be assayed with a sensitive and specific test that detects the toxin gene stx2 or the isolation of the pathogen with the detection of Stx2 production or theRead more

    The most important diagnostic characteristic is the ability of the E. coli strain to produce the Shiga toxin Stx2. Therefore, the stools should be assayed with a sensitive and specific test that detects the toxin gene stx2 or the isolation of the pathogen with the detection of Stx2 production or the gene encoding it. The detection of Stx using ELISA directly from stool has a low specificity.

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diagnosistyphoid
  1. Dr Md shahriar kabir
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    1. Body fluid or tissue culture: For the culture, a small sample of your blood, stool, urine, or bone marrow is placed on a special medium that encourages the growth of bacteria. The culture is checked under a microscope for the presence of typhoid bacteria. A bone marrow culture often is the most sRead more

    1. Body fluid or tissue culture:
    For the culture, a small sample of your blood, stool, urine, or bone marrow is placed on a special medium that encourages the growth of bacteria. The culture is checked under a microscope for the presence of typhoid bacteria. A bone marrow culture often is the most sensitive test for Salmonella typhi.

    Although performing a culture test is the most common diagnostic test, another testing may be used to confirm a suspected typhoid fever infection, such as a test to detect antibodies to typhoid bacteria in your blood, or a test that checks for typhoid DNA in your blood.

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dermatophytesdiagnosis
  1. Dr Md shahriar kabir
    Dr Md shahriar kabir Enlightened dr.basuriwala

    Diagnostic Methods for Dermatophyte Infections: 1. Potassium hydroxide (KOH) microscopy: Values: aids in visualizing hyphae and confirming the diagnosis of dermatophyte infection Procedure: obtain scale from the active border of a lesion, pull out several loose hairs from the affected area or, in thRead more

    Diagnostic Methods for Dermatophyte Infections:

    1. Potassium hydroxide (KOH) microscopy:
    Values: aids in visualizing hyphae and confirming the diagnosis of dermatophyte infection Procedure: obtain scale from the active border of a lesion, pull out several loose hairs from the affected area or, in the case of nails, obtain subungual debris. A moist cotton swab rubbed vigorously over the active border of a lesion works as well as a scalpel blade and is safer. Transfer the scale, hair, or debris to a glass slide, and add a few drops of 10% to 20% KOH. For nail material or hair, gently warm the slide. The wet-mount preparation is then examined under a microscope (×400) with back-and-forth rotation of the focus knobs. This technique aids the visualization of hyphae (branching, rod-shaped filaments of uniform width with lines of separation [septa]). In tinea capitis, the hair shaft may be uniformly coated with minute dermatophyte spores.

    2. Wood’s lamp examination (ultraviolet light):
    Value: generally of limited usefulness, because most dermatophytes currently seen in the United States do not fluoresce; may have value in the following situations: For diagnosing a brown, scaly rash in the scrotum or axilla: erythrasma, caused by the bacterium corynebacterium minutissimum, fluoresces a brilliant coral red, whereas tinea cruris or cutaneous candidal infections do not fluoresce.
    For diagnosing tinea (pityriasis) Versicolor, which fluoresces pale yellow to white
    For diagnosing tinea capitis caused by two zoophilic Microsporum species that fluoresce blue-green.

    3. Fungal culture:
    Value: slow and expensive, but useful to confirm the diagnosis of onychomycosis when long-term oral therapy is being considered
    Procedure*: Skin, nail, or hair scrapings are sent in a sterile container for inoculation on Sabouraud’s dextrose agar by a hospital or reference laboratory. The culture usually takes 7 to 14 days to be declared positive; it must be held for 21 days to be declared negative.

    4. Skin or nail biopsy:
    Value: may guide treatment decisions when the diagnosis is difficult to establish, a dermatophyte infection has not responded to previous treatment, or KOH microscopy is negative in a patient with dystrophic nails.

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