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Doctors test for viruses by drawing blood and sending it to the lab. Lab techs are able to use specialized equipment which check for different viruses and illnesses based on the specific test being ran.
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∙ 14y agoIn most cases they go by the history of the patient. They ask them if they know they have been exposed or could have been. They ask if they have been with anyone who had known H1N1/09 flu. They stay aware of when it is moving through the community so they will know if it is likely. But without doing special lab tests, there is no way to know for sure since the symptoms of the flu are always very similar regardless of he specific sub-type.
Because the different types of influenza are all treated the same way, there is no special reason to test every case, so they have now begun to just test mostly on hospitalized more severe cases.
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∙ 11y agoThey can be diagnosed, more or less, by the process of elimination, knowing that certain diseases are caused by viruses and nothing else or finally by using an electron microscope.
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∙ 13y agoGenerally, the doctor must order a blood draw which is sent to the lab to specifically test for the HIV antibody.
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How do you treat the cough of H1N1?
call your doctor and make an appointment, and tell them you need a an H1N1 vaccine
How do your doctor give you the H1N1 vaccine?
Either through the nose or by injection .
Is there anyone that can't take the H1N1 vaccene?
Sometimes they say it is not recommended for the elderly and for diabetic people. But you should call the advice nurse or your doctor to double check. Hope this helps!
What is H1 virus?
My son was just diagnosed with H1 (not H1N1). His doctor said that the H1 virus has similar characteristics to H1N1 but it is an unidentified strain of the flu.
Where can you go to get my children the N1H1 vaccine?
To get the H1N1 vaccine, you usually just go to your doctor or local clinic.
Who invented the H1N1 flu vaccine?
The pandemic H1N1/09 virus was not discovered by one doctor, but was isolated and studied by a team of CDC scientists and WHO scientists along with the Mexican health authorities as a joint effort.
Where in Miami can you get the H1N1 flu shot?
You can go to a private clinic or check with your local county health department. Usually, h1n1 flu vaccine is free of charge from county health department.
Kim hyun joong got H1N1?
the answer is no because he only go to hospital for medical check-up.
Can the H1N1 vaccine make one sicker if already infected with the H1N1 virus?
No, the H1N1 vaccine won't make you sicker or healthier if you already have H1N1.
Is the H1N1 bacteria?
H1N1 is a flu virus, not a bacterium.
How would having Sarcoidosis effect H1N1?
Perhaps it could since your body is producing an immune response that is in over drive. Talk to the doctor.
What can I do to protect myself from H1N1 virus?
1) Wash your hands frequently with a good alcohol based sanitizer.2) Avoid contact with anyone that is experiencing flu-like symptoms.3) Get the H1N1 vaccine from your doctor and ask him/her if there is anything else that you should be doing.
