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At Home Strep Tests
Pharyngitis - streptococcal; Streptococcal pharyngitis
Prevention
Most people with strep are contagious until they have been on antibiotics 24 - 48 hours. They should stay home from school, daycare, or work until they have been on antibiotics for at least a day.
Get a new toothbrush after you are no longer contagious, but before finishing the antibiotics. Otherwise the bacteria can live in the toothbrush and re-infect you when the antibiotics are done. Also, keep your family's...
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From Our Experts
Testing Cholesterol at Home
Just yesterday I got my first home cholesterol and triglyceride test results. It took three weeks for them to get back to me after I mailed... Read more »
Testing Both Blood Glucose and Blood Pressure at Home
Since three-fourths of those of us who have diabetes also have high blood pressure, a combined blood glucose and blood pressure... Read more »
Can I still be Pregnant if the Home Pregnancy Test is Negative?
One of the most frequent questions we get here on Sexual Health Connection is from women wanting to know if they are pregnant. I... Read more »
Testing Coumadin at Home
Most people think that the big advantage of being able to test their Coumadin levels at home would be the convenience of not having to get... Read more »
Take Your Own Blood Tests at Home
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From Our Sources
LH urine test (home test )
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
An ovulation home test is used by women to help identify the time in the menstrual cycle when they're most likely to become pregnantThe test works by... Read more »
Home vision tests
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Home vision tests measure the ability to see fine detail. Alternative Names Visual acuity test - home; Amsler grid test How... Read more »
High Cholesterol Diagnosis and Testing
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Lifestyle changes (such as diet, weight control, exercise, and smoking cessation) are the first line of defense for treating unhealthy cholesterol... Read more »
Home Pregnancy Tests
Home pregnancy tests have become commonplace. A woman can find out if she is pregnant within minutes and anytime of the day or night. Some tests... Read more »
Women Want Home Test Option for STDs: Study
According to a new study, women would welcome an at-home testing option for two of the most common sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), chlamydia... Read more »
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