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Case Study: Herpes virus shedding
Genital Herpes often has asymptomatic shedding and can happen for years. Oral Herpes can shed for a few days to more than a week. Asymptomatic shedding is also present. Both HSV-1 and HSV-2 are most contagious when sores are present. This is the time when the...
Who should get tested for STI ?
STIs often have no symptoms, so you may not know you are infected. But the infection can cause serious health problems. Everyone ages 13 to 64 years should be tested at least once for HIV. All sexually active women younger than 25 years should be tested for gonorrhea...
Accuracy and PCR inhibitors in Various Sample Types
PCR inhibitors are one of the most common causes of false negative results in pathogen detection. This is especially true with assays that are sold commercially such as Direct PCR . For the PCR amplification and detection to work, PCR inhibitors must be removed and/or...
Ringworm and Fungal Nail Infections
What it is Ringworm (tinea) is a common fungal infection of the hair (tinea capitis), skin, or nails (onychomycosis). It gets its name from the ring-shaped, itchy, red rash it causes on skin. Ringworm is more common on certain parts of the body. Ringworm on the feet...
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Sexually Transmitted Infections: Incidence and Prevalence
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention This is for informational purposes only. For medical advice or diagnosis, consult a professional.
Hepatitis C Testing : Why and how often ?
Hepatitis C is increasing dramatically in the United States, particularly among younger adults, and 4 in 10 people don’t even know they have it. Hepatitis C is usually spread through blood, often from injection drug use. Less commonly, hepatitis C is spread through...
STD/STI testing recommendations
STD/STI Screening All adults and adolescents from ages 13 to 64 should be tested at least once for HIV. All sexually active women younger than 25 years should be tested for gonorrhea and chlamydia every year. Women 25 years and older with risk factors such...
PCR: The New Approach to UTI Infection
A urinary tract infection is a horrible experience, so the sooner your doctor can identify and cure it, the better. New tests are now available to pinpoint and eradicate the uropathogens that are making you miserable. What is a UTI? Urinary tract infections cause...
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