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… (jaundice). Jaundice may be caused by liver disease ( hepatitis ), blood disorders ( hemolytic anemia ), or … function and watch for signs of liver disease, such as hepatitis or cirrhosis , or the effects of medicines that … levels of bilirubin in the blood may be caused by: Some infections, such as an infected gallbladder, or …
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… the digestive tract . These conditions can include infection (such as from parasites , viruses , or bacteria ), poor nutrient absorption, or … cause of an infection, such as bacteria, a fungus , or a virus. Check for poor absorption of nutrients by the …
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… test is often done on the sample to identify the bacteria , virus , or fungus causing the infection and to determine which medicine will be most … test is often done on the sample to identify the bacteria , virus , or fungus causing the infection and to determine …
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… are normally made by the immune system in response to infection. They cause red blood cells to clump together … such as pneumonia caused by mycoplasma, mononucleosis , hepatitis C , or other viral infections. High titres of cold … such as pneumonia caused by mycoplasma, mononucleosis , hepatitis C , or other viral infections. High titres of cold …
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… people who have been diagnosed with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) . CD4+ cells are a type of white blood cell. White blood cells are important in fighting infections. CD4+ cells are also called T-lymphocytes, … people who have been diagnosed with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) . CD4+ cells are a type of white blood cell. …
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… for blood, microorganisms (such as bacteria, fungi , or viruses), white blood cells , sugar (glucose), cancer cells, … can cause death. There is also a chance of spreading infection from the skin to the pericardial space when the … that surrounds the heart ( pericarditis ). Infection from a virus, bacteria (such as Mycobacterium tuberculosis , the …
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… transport metals, such as iron, in the blood and help fight infection. Serum globulin can be separated into several … disease , such as rheumatoid arthritis , lupus , autoimmune hepatitis , or sarcoidosis . Kidney disease. Liver disease. … disease , such as rheumatoid arthritis , lupus , autoimmune hepatitis , or sarcoidosis . Kidney disease. Liver disease. …
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… skin on your forearm. This is a good test for finding a TB infection. It is often used when symptoms, screening, or … immune system , such as those with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) . A tuberculin skin test should not be done for … immune system , such as those with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) . A tuberculin skin test should not be done for …
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… find germs (such as bacteria or a fungus) that can cause an infection. A sample of stool is added to a substance that … Normal: No disease-causing bacteria, fungi, parasites, or viruses are present or grow in the culture. Abnormal: … Normal: No disease-causing bacteria, fungi, parasites, or viruses are present or grow in the culture. Abnormal: …
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… for liver damage. Help look for liver disease, such as hepatitis. Liver disease may cause symptoms. These may … AST may be caused by: Liver damage from conditions such as hepatitis or cirrhosis . A heart attack or heart failure . … for liver damage. Help look for liver disease, such as hepatitis. Liver disease may cause symptoms. These may …
