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About Syphilis Testing
The window period for syphilis is 3 months. This is the time between coming into contact with syphilis and when a test is able to detect it. If a sexual partner has let you know that you may have come into contact with syphilis, or if you have symptoms that sound similar to syphilis, don’t freak out. But it is a good idea to see a doctor, as they might decide to give you medicine straight away. A great list of doctors to go to can be found here, or you can visit your local sexual health clinic.Read more -
Window periods for sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
For each STI, (sometimes referred to as an STD or Sexually Transmitted Disease) there is a length of time, or “window period”, between when someone catches an infection through sexual contact and when a test can detect (show) that infection is in the body.Read more -
ALL ABOUT TESTING FOR SYPHILIS
Syphilis is a Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) that is usually passed on during oral sex, anal sex, skin-to-skin contact or when sharing sex toys. Once seen as a relatively rare infection in Australia, in 2020, syphilis infections increased by nearly 90% from recorded rates in 2015.Read more -
What is the rapid test method for syphilis?
Syphilis is a dangerous disease caused by the spirochete Treponema pallidum (spirochete syphilis). The disease causes serious complications on nerves, eyes, skin and mucous membranes if not detected and treated promptly.Read more -
What Is the Use of Rapid Syphilis Tests in the United States?
Syphilis testing is complicated. Rapid syphilis tests may change screening practices in the United States, but first, more studies are needed to demonstrate the advantages and disadvantages in the field.Read more -
Here's what a Widal Test Positive means for someone with Fever
If you are experiencing the symptoms of typhoid fever and you have a 103F fever then you need to get a widal test done. The widal test is a preliminary analysis to diagnose typhoid fever in people, and a positive report means that you may have the bacteria.Read more -
What is the Typhidot Test?
A Typhidot Test is a screening test for typhoid fever performed using a blood sample. Typhoid fever, also called enteric fever, is a bacterial infection caused by Salmonella typhi. Typhoid fever is one of the most common bacterial infections in low-income nations, including India.Read more -
What Is Typhoid Fever and How to Use the Typhoid Rapid Test Kit?
Responsible for more than 9 million cases and 110,000 deaths worldwide, typhoid fever remains a major threat to public health across the developing regions of the world. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), typhoid fever is endemic in many parts of Asia, Africa, and Latin America. It disproportionately affects children and young adults in communities with inadequate sanitation and limited access to clean water.Read more -
All You Need to Know About the Widal Test for Typhoid Fever
A widal test report is more commonly known as the typhoid test report, as the widal test is done for diagnosing typhoid fever. Typhoid fever is a bacterial infection caused by the bacterium Salmonella Typhi, and it is commonly spread through contaminated food or water.Read more -
Typhoid Tests Information: Price, Symptoms & Causes
In most developing countries, typhoid fever is one of the most important health concerns. The estimated incidence of typhoid fever is around 540 per 100000 population. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), the annual burden of typhoid fever around the globe is approximately 11-20 million resulting in around 1,28,000 - 1,61,000 deaths per year. With such rapidly increasing cases of typhoid across the globe, it is important that you know about typhoid fever, its symptoms, the test used for typhoid detection, and its cost.Read more -
Pregnancy test-What is a pregnancy test?
A pregnancy test can tell whether you're pregnant by checking a sample of your urine (pee) or blood for a specific hormone. The hormone is called human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG). High levels of hCG are a sign of pregnancy. hCG increases quickly in the first ten weeks after a fertilized egg attaches to the inside wall of the uterus.Urine tests for pregnancy are most accurate when you do the test a week or two after you've missed your menstrual period. If you take a urine test too close to the time you got pregnant, the test could say that you are not pregnant even when you really are. That's because your body may not yet have made enough hCG to show up on the test.You can have an hCG urine test at your health care provider's office or you can do the test yourself with an at-home test kit. These tests are basically the same, so many people use a home pregnancy test before calling their provider. If you follow the instructions carefully, home pregnancy tests are about 97-99% accurate. They can give you the results in minutes.Read more -
Pregnancy test-When should I take a pregnancy test?
From the very beginning of pregnancy, your body starts to go through changes to support the cells that will develop into your baby. One thing that happens very quickly is the production of HCG. If you’re pregnant, your body starts to produce more HCG. Your HCG levels start to build up once the fertilized egg implants in your uterus — about six to 10 days after conception.There are two main types of pregnancy tests — urine tests and blood tests. Often, you’ll take a urine test at home with a home pregnancy test. This type of test is available over the counter (you don’t need a prescription from your healthcare provider) and in a variety of price ranges. Blood tests to check for pregnancy happen in your healthcare provider’s office and involve giving a sample of your blood. The other way to confirm a pregnancy is by using an ultrasound. Your provider performs an ultrasound in their office.Read more