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Tests could include:
- History and Physica...
- Skin Examination
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Viral Nucleic Acid Assay
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Nucleic Acid Assay
- Skin Culture
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Orthopoxvirus DNA Detection
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Viral Culture
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Microbial Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
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Variola Virus DNA Detection Test
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Tests include: DIC panel; Platelet count; Special laboratory tests can be used to identify the virus.
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In modern times, prior to the eradication of the variola virus, a diagnosis of smallpox could be made using an electron microscope to identify virus in fluid from the papules, urine, or in the patient's blood prior to the appearance of the papular...
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical examination includes: Inspection (looking at the body; Palpation (feeling the body with ha...
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The health status of populations and of individuals is assessed for many reasons. Assessing needs for care helps guide the allocation of resources— diagnostic assessments guide treatment, prognostic assessments contribute to planning, and assessin...
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Skin self-exam means checking your own skin regularly for any abnormal growths or unusual changes. A skin self-exam helps find any suspicious skin problems early. The earlier skin cancer is diagnosed, the better chance you will have for a cure.
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A skin culture is a test that is done to identify the microorganism (bacteria, fungus, or virus) causing a skin infection and to determine the antibiotic or other treatment that will effectively treat the infection.
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A skin culture is a laboratory test used to isolate and identify the microorganism (bacterium, fungus, or virus) causing a skin infection , so the most effective antibiotic or other treatment for the infection can be determined.
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