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That is a very good question! You do ESR. It is always raised, at times the RBCs settle in half an hour. This indicate the low grade fever. Then you do ASO titre. It is always raised, indicating the recent streptococcal infection. Then you go for throat culture. You can almost always be able to culture streptococci with beta hemolysis.
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How is rheumatic fever diagnosed by a physician?
Doctors diagnose patients by conducting physical examination, electrocardiogram or blood tests
Who Discovered of scarlet fever?
Scarlet fever, or rheumatic fever, is indirectly caused by Strepoccocus bacteria: more accurately, it is a case of hypersensitivity, where the immune system attacks its own body, most likely due to similar antigens.In the case of rheumatic fever, it is attack on the heart. The immune system can successfully fight off Strepoccocus bacteria that cause strep throat. Unfortunately, Strepoccocus is a clever bacterium: its antigens are similar to that of a heart muscle's. After the bacterium has been defeated, the immune system mistakens its heart muscles' antigens for the bacterium's forigen look-alike. The immune system then attacks the heart, causing rheumatic fever.
Is rest and staying warm essential to treatment of rheumatic fever?
Yes it is. Â?You should stay at a comfortable temperature, not too hot and not too cold. Â?Rest is very important because Rheumatic Fever affects the heart and can leave it permanently damaged. Â?During the acute phase, the patient doesn't want to move because their joints hurt a lot, but later when the joint pain eases, the patient is tempted to be more active. Â?It is not safe to be more active until your doctor specifically says that it is OK to be more active.Also, as a matter of routine, after Rheumatic Fever, the doctor will want to do various tests to see how the heart is functioning.
What are the tests called that are performed on automated laboratory equipment?
Tests performed as a group on automated laboratory equipment are known as a PROFILE.
What type of laboratory tests would not be conducted if you suspect a patient has contracted plaque?
If a patient is suspected of having contracted plague, tests specific to the causative agent, Yersinia pestis, would be prioritized, such as blood cultures or sputum cultures for bacterial identification. Routine laboratory tests, like standard viral panels or tests for unrelated bacterial infections, would not be appropriate or necessary in this case. Additionally, tests that do not provide relevant information for diagnosing or managing plague, such as allergy tests, would likely be omitted.
What information is included on medical laboratory reports?
Medical laboratory reports typically include patient identification details, the date and time of the test, and the type of test performed. They also present the results of the tests, often with reference ranges for comparison, and may indicate whether the results are normal, abnormal, or critical. Additionally, the report may include the name of the laboratory and the healthcare provider who ordered the tests, along with any relevant interpretations or comments from the laboratory personnel.
What are fever evaluation tests?
Fever evaluation tests, better known as febrile agglutinins tests, are performed to detect the presence of antibodies in the blood that are sensitive to temperature changes.
What is laboratory tests?
To see what we can't see.
Sydenham chorea?
DefinitionSydenham chorea is a movement disorder that occurs with rheumatic fever.Alternative NamesSt. Vitus danceCauses, incidence, and risk factorsSydenham chorea is one of the major signs of acute rheumatic fever. It is discussed here separately because it may be the only sign of rheumatic fever in some patients.Sydenham chorea occurs most often in girls before puberty, but may be seen in boys.SymptomsChanges in handwritingJerky, uncontrollable, and purposeless movements in different muscle groups (looks like twitching)Loss of fine motor control, especially of the fingers and handsLoss of emotional control, with bouts of inappropriate crying or laughingSymptoms of rheumatic fever (see acute rheumatic fever)Signs and testsThere may be a history of sore throat for several weeks before Sydenham chorea.Blood tests that may show signs of rheumatic fever include erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR).Different blood tests may be done to identify whether the child may have a strep infection.TreatmentAntibiotics are given against streptococci, the bacteria that cause rheumatic fever. The health care provider may prescribe preventive antibiotics (antibiotic prophylaxis).Supportive care is given as necessary to control symptoms of Sydenham chorea, especially the constant movements. Sedation may be advised in severe cases.Expectations (prognosis)Sydenham chorea usually clears up in a few months. In rare cases, an unusual form of Sydenham chorea may begin later in life.ComplicationsNo complications are expected.Calling your health care providerCall your health care provider if your child develops uncontrollable or jerky movements, especially if the child has recently had a sore throat.PreventionPay careful attention to children's complaints of sore throats and get early treatment to prevent acute rheumatic fever. If there is a strong family history of rheumatic fever, be especially watchful, because your children may be more likely to develop this infection.ReferencesGerber MA. Group A streptococcus. In: Kliegman RM, Behrman RE, Jenson HB, Stanton BF, eds. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics. 18th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007:chap 182.
Why e aerogenes h2s positive?
Enterobacter aerogenes is H2S positive because it has the ability to produce hydrogen sulfide gas as a byproduct of its metabolism. This characteristic is part of the organism's biochemical profile and can be used in laboratory identification tests.
Biochemical tests for identification of cyanobacteria?
Common biochemical tests for identifying cyanobacteria include testing for the presence of chlorophyll a, phycocyanin, and phycoerythrin pigments. Additionally, assessing the ability to fix atmospheric nitrogen (nitrogen fixation) and conducting tests for the presence of gas vesicles are also used for identification purposes. Molecular techniques like PCR and sequencing can also be employed for more accurate identification.
What are symptoms signs and laboratory findings associated with pancreatitis?
Symptoms of pancreatitis may include severe abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and fever. Signs can include abdominal tenderness, jaundice, and low blood pressure. Laboratory findings may show elevated levels of amylase and lipase, as well as abnormal liver function tests.
