Infections due to chlamydia ("klamid-ee-uh") are the most common bacterial (STDs) in the U.S. today, with an estimated 4 million new cases occurring each year.
Chlamydial pelvic infections are caused by a bacterium, Chlamydia trachomatis. Among adults, these pelvic infections are transmitted during vaginal or anal sexual contact with an infected partner.
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Understanding Herpes Testing The most important fact to know in terms of Herpes testing is that blood testing with an IgG test is the... Read more »
Once you've had a symptomatic outbreak of herpes, you often can tell when another one is coming on. And, many, aware of the warning signs -... Read more »
To provide some clarification, since so many of you write to me asking about herpes testing, here's a run down of the current available... Read more »
Having sex? On a regular or irregular basis? Know your partner's sexual history and health status? Are you really sure about that? Then... Read more »
Many of you who read my blog, may also be posting questions to be answered. As I navigate the questions, an ongoing "difficult issue" I... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Globulin electrophoresisNormal ValuesSerum globulin: 2.0 to 3.5 g/dLIgM component: 75 to 300 mg/dLIgG component: 650 to 1850 mg/dLIgA component: 90... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Viral hepatitis; Infectious hepatitis SymptomsSymptoms will usually show up 2 - 6 weeks after being exposed to the hepatitis A virus. They are... Read more »
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Normal Values Normally, there are no antibodies against insulin in your blood. Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different... Read more »
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Hepatitis A antibody test; Hepatitis B antibody test; Hepatitis C antibody test; Hepatitis D antibody testNormal ValuesA normal result means no... Read more »
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IgA deficiencySymptomsMost people with selective IgA deficiency have no symptoms.Symptoms include frequent episodes of:BronchitisChronic... Read more »