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How are HBsAg tests used in diagnosing hepatitis B infection?

263 viewsinstantknowledge Answered question September 10, 2024SerologyHepatitis B

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Which condition is strongly associated with the presence of anti-dsDNA antibodies?

243 viewsinstantknowledge Answered question September 10, 2024SerologyAntibodies

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What role does the RPR (Rapid Plasma Reagin) test play in syphilis screening?

220 viewsinstantknowledge Answered question September 10, 2024Serologysyphilis

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What does the presence of anti-CCP antibodies indicate in a patient?

194 viewsinstantknowledge Answered question September 10, 2024SerologyAntibodies

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Which bacterial infection can be detected using the agglutination test?

198 viewsinstantknowledge Answered question September 10, 2024SerologyAgglutination

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What does a positive test for anti-Smith antibodies suggest?

229 viewsinstantknowledge Answered question September 10, 2024SerologyAntibodies

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How can complement levels like C3 and C4 aid in diagnosing autoimmune diseases?

265 viewsinstantknowledge Answered question September 10, 2024Serologyautoimmune diseases

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Why are treponemal antibody tests used to confirm syphilis?

230 viewsinstantknowledge Answered question September 10, 2024Serologysyphilis

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Which condition is associated with the presence of anti-mitochondrial antibodies?

210 viewsinstantknowledge Answered question September 10, 2024SerologyAntibodies

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What is serology, and how is it used in diagnosing infectious diseases?

241 viewsinstantknowledge Answered question September 10, 2024Serologyserological tests serology

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Describe the principle behind agglutination reactions in serological tests.

228 viewsinstantknowledge Answered question September 10, 2024SerologyAgglutination

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What is the difference between direct and indirect ELISA, and in which situations are they used?

228 viewsinstantknowledge Answered question September 10, 2024SerologyELISA

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Explain the significance of antibody titers in serological testing.

232 viewsinstantknowledge Answered question September 10, 2024Serologyserological tests

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How is serology used in blood transfusion compatibility testing (e.g., ABO and Rh typing)?

250 viewsinstantknowledge Answered question September 10, 2024Serologyserology

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Discuss the role of serology in autoimmune disease diagnosis.

211 viewsinstantknowledge Answered question September 10, 2024Serologyautoimmune diseases

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What does a positive anti-streptolysin O (ASO) antibody test signify?

137 viewsAyushi Asked question September 9, 2024SerologyAntibodies

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Which autoimmune disorders can be indicated by a positive anti-nuclear antibodies (ANA) test?

195 viewsAyushi Asked question September 9, 2024Serologyautoimmune diseases

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Why is the western blot test considered a confirmatory test for HIV infection?

147 viewsAyushi Asked question September 9, 2024Serologywestern blot

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What is the purpose of the ELISA test in serology?

171 viewsAyushi Asked question September 9, 2024SerologyELISA

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What does the presence of rheumatoid factor in the serum indicate?

166 viewsAyushi Asked question September 9, 2024Serologyrheumatoid arthritis rheumatoid factor

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34-year-old patient with symptoms of chronic fatigue and muscle pain

129 viewsAyushi Asked question September 8, 2024Serologyanti-Jo-1 antibodies

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52-year-old patient with persistent cough and weight loss has

197 viewsAyushi Asked question September 8, 2024Serologytuberculosis

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37-year-old with suspected primary syphilis has positive treponemal tests

152 viewsAyushi Asked question September 8, 2024Serologysyphilis

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45-year-old patient with symptoms of hepatitis and a history of possible

154 viewsAyushi Asked question September 8, 2024SerologyHepatitis B

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29-year-old woman with recent onset of symptoms suggestive of autoimmune disease

186 viewsAyushi Asked question September 8, 2024Serologyautoimmune diseases

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60-year-old man with a history of liver disease presents with

155 viewsAyushi Asked question September 8, 2024Serologyhepatitis C

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40-year-old patient with chronic diarrhea has serological tests showing

153 viewsAyushi Asked question September 8, 2024Serologyentamoeba histolytica

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32-year-old patient presents with fever, rash, and myalgias

162 viewsAyushi Asked question September 8, 2024SerologyWest Nile virus

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48-year-old woman with a history of jaundice and fatigue has positive anti-HBs

166 viewsAyushi Asked question September 8, 2024SerologyHepatitis B

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55-year-old patient with symptoms of systemic lupus erythematosus

137 viewsAyushi Asked question September 8, 2024Serologysystemic lupus erythematosus

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22-year-old patient with suspected Lyme disease has

141 viewsAyushi Asked question September 8, 2024SerologyLyme disease

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A 70-year-old patient with symptoms of chronic cough and weight loss has serological testing for HIV

190 viewsAyushi Asked question September 8, 2024SerologyHIV serology

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28-year-old pregnant woman has positive anti-Toxoplasma IgG and negative IgM antibodies

141 viewsAyushi Asked question September 8, 2024SerologyPregnancy toxoplasmosis

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50-year-old patient with a new diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis has elevated

152 viewsAyushi Asked question September 8, 2024Serologyrheumatoid arthritis

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35-year-old patient presents with fever, rash, and abdominal pain.

152 viewsAyushi Asked question September 8, 2024Serologydengue virus

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40-year-old woman with a history of chronic liver disease presents with ascites and encephalopath

164 viewsAyushi Asked question September 8, 2024SerologyHepatitis B

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25-year-old patient presents with a rash and joint pain.

167 viewsAyushi Asked question September 8, 2024Serologyrheumatoid arthritis

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60-year-old man with recent weight loss and night sweats has a chest X-ray showing pulmonary nodules

156 viewsAyushi Asked question September 8, 2024Serologytuberculosis

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A 30-year-old woman with a history of recurrent miscarriages is tested for parvovirus B19

160 viewsAyushi Asked question September 8, 2024Serologyparvovirus B19

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A 45-year-old patient presents with jaundice and elevated liver enzymes.

158 viewsAyushi Asked question September 8, 2024Serologyhepatitis C

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What role do serological tests play in the diagnosis of autoimmune diseases?

238 viewsaanya.bansal Answered question September 7, 2024Serologyautoimmune diseases serological tests

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How is the complement fixation test used in serology?

246 viewsaanya.bansal Answered question September 7, 2024Serologycompliment fixation test

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What is the purpose of using control samples in serological assays?

214 viewsaanya.bansal Answered question September 7, 2024Serologycontrol samples

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Explain the concept of cross-reactivity in serological testing.

218 viewsaanya.bansal Answered question September 7, 2024Serologycross reactivity serological tests

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What is the difference between direct and indirect immunoassays?

216 viewsaanya.bansal Answered question September 7, 2024Serologyimmunoassay

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How are serological tests utilized in blood typing?

253 viewsaanya.bansal Answered question September 7, 2024Serologyserological tests

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What are the limitations of serological testing in diagnosing infectious diseases?

210 viewsaanya.bansal Answered question September 7, 2024Serologyinfectious disease serological tests

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How do serological tests help in monitoring the progression of chronic infections?

203 viewsaanya.bansal Answered question September 7, 2024Serologychronic infection monitoring serological tests

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What is the role of agglutination tests in serology?

206 viewsaanya.bansal Answered question September 7, 2024SerologyAgglutination

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What are the key differences between primary and secondary immune responses detectable by serology?

226 viewsaanya.bansal Answered question September 7, 2024Serologyimmune response primary vs secondary

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How is the hemagglutination inhibition test used to identify influenza strains?

265 viewsaanya.bansal Answered question September 7, 2024Serologyhemagglutination influenza stains

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What factors can affect the accuracy of serological test results?

244 viewsaanya.bansal Answered question September 7, 2024Serologyserological tests

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What is the principle behind the RIA (Radioimmunoassay) method?

215 viewsaanya.bansal Answered question September 7, 2024Serologyradioimmunoassay

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How can serological testing be used to detect latent infections?

285 viewsaanya.bansal Answered question September 7, 2024Serologylatent infections serological tests

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What is the most likely diagnosis, and how do these serological findings guide the diagnosis?

225 viewsaanya.bansal Answered question September 7, 2024Serologyserological tests

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Describe the process of immunofluorescence.

121 viewsAyushi Asked question September 7, 2024Serologyimmunofluorescence

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What is the significance of antibody titer levels in serology?

125 viewsAyushi Asked question September 7, 2024Serologyantibody titer

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What are the main types of serological assays used in diagnosing viral infections?

151 viewsAyushi Asked question September 7, 2024Serologyserological Assays Viral infection

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How does a Western blot differ from an ELISA?

160 viewsAyushi Asked question September 7, 2024SerologyComparison ELISA western blot

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What is the principle of an ELISA test?

156 viewsAyushi Asked question September 7, 2024SerologyELISA principle

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How does cytopathology assist in the diagnosis of thyroid disorders?

267 viewsPramiti Kumari Answered question September 7, 2024Histopathology & Cytopathologythyroid

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What are the challenges associated with fine needle aspiration (FNA)

227 viewsPramiti Kumari Answered question September 7, 2024Histopathology & Cytopathologyfine needle aspiration

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What is the role of liquid-based cytology in modern diagnostics?

222 viewsPramiti Kumari Answered question September 7, 2024Histopathology & Cytopathologyliquid based cytology

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How does cytopathology contribute to the evaluation of body fluids?

245 viewsPramiti Kumari Answered question September 7, 2024Histopathology & Cytopathologybody fluids

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What are the key differences between cytopathology and histopathology in terms of sample processing?

265 viewsPramiti Kumari Answered question September 7, 2024Histopathology & Cytopathologysample processing

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What are the primary symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)?

248 viewsPramiti Kumari Answered question September 7, 2024GynecologyPCOS

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How is endometriosis diagnosed and what are its common complications?

261 viewsPramiti Kumari Answered question September 7, 2024GynecologyEndometriosis

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Risk factors for an ectopic pregnancy

297 viewsPramiti Kumari Answered question September 7, 2024Gynecologyectopic pregnancy

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How does a Pap smear help in the early detection of cervical cancer?

252 viewsPramiti Kumari Answered question September 7, 2024Gynecologypap smear

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What role does the human papillomavirus (HPV) play in cervical cancer development?

247 viewsPramiti Kumari Answered question September 7, 2024Gynecologycervical cancer

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What are the early signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer?

260 viewsaanya.bansal Answered question September 6, 2024Gynecologyovarian cancer

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What is menopause, and how is it clinically defined?

267 viewsaanya.bansal Answered question September 6, 2024Gynecologymenopause

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What are the management strategies for gestational diabetes during pregnancy?

266 viewsaanya.bansal Answered question September 6, 2024GynecologyPregnancy

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How is preeclampsia diagnosed, and what are its potential complications?

285 viewsaanya.bansal Answered question September 6, 2024Gynecologypreeclampsia

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What is a bicornuate uterus, and how can it affect pregnancy?

240 viewsaanya.bansal Answered question September 6, 2024Gynecologybicornuate uterus

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What are the common causes and symptoms of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)?

242 viewsaanya.bansal Answered question September 6, 2024Gynecologypelvic inflammatory disease

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How are uterine fibroids diagnosed, and what are the treatment options?

259 viewsaanya.bansal Answered question September 6, 2024Gynecologyuterine fibroids

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When does ovulation typically occur in a regular menstrual cycle?

232 viewsaanya.bansal Answered question September 6, 2024Gynecologyovulation

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What is considered a normal menstrual cycle duration?

212 viewsaanya.bansal Answered question September 6, 2024Gynecologymenstrual cycle

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What are the benefits and risks of hormone replacement therapy (HRT)?

271 viewsaanya.bansal Answered question September 6, 2024Gynecologyhormone replacement therapy

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How is dysmenorrhea treated, and what underlying conditions might it indicate?

232 viewsaanya.bansal Answered question September 6, 2024Gynecologyabnormal menstruation

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What are the common causes of infertility in women?

233 viewsaanya.bansal Answered question September 6, 2024Gynecologyinfertility

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How is vaginal candidiasis diagnosed and treated?

254 viewsaanya.bansal Answered question September 6, 2024Gynecologyvaginal candidiasis

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What are the potential complications of placenta previa during pregnancy?

235 viewsaanya.bansal Answered question September 6, 2024Gynecologyplacenta previa

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How is the Apgar score used in the assessment of a newborn’s health after delivery?

240 viewsaanya.bansal Answered question September 6, 2024GynecologyApgar score

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How is immunocytochemistry utilized in cytopathology?

206 viewsPramiti Kumari Answered question September 6, 2024Histopathology & Cytopathologyimmunocytochemistry

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What are common artifacts seen in cytopathology specimens, and how can they be avoided?

211 viewsPramiti Kumari Answered question September 6, 2024Histopathology & Cytopathologyartifacts

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What is diverticulitis?

225 viewsPramiti Kumari Answered question September 6, 2024PathologyDiverticulitis

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What are the common symptoms of diverticulitis?

230 viewsPramiti Kumari Answered question September 6, 2024PathologyCommon symptoms Diverticulitis

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What causes diverticulitis to develop?

227 viewsPramiti Kumari Answered question September 6, 2024PathologyCauses Diverticulitis

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How is diverticulitis diagnosed?

240 viewsPramiti Kumari Answered question September 6, 2024Pathologydiagnosis

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What are the risk factors for developing diverticulitis?

222 viewsPramiti Kumari Answered question September 6, 2024PathologyRisk factors

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How does diverticulitis differ from diverticulosis?

238 viewsPramiti Kumari Answered question September 6, 2024PathologyDiverticulosis

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What are the typical treatment options for mild diverticulitis?

240 viewsPramiti Kumari Answered question September 6, 2024PathologyTreatment options

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When might surgery be necessary for diverticulitis?

261 viewsPramiti Kumari Answered question September 6, 2024PathologyDiverticulitis Need Surgery

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Can diverticulitis be prevented? If so, how?

259 viewsaanya.bansal Answered question September 5, 2024Pathologyprevention

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What dietary changes are recommended for someone with diverticulitis?

223 viewsaanya.bansal Answered question September 5, 2024PathologyDietary adjustments

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How does diverticulitis impact long-term health?

258 viewsaanya.bansal Answered question September 5, 2024PathologyLong term effects

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Are there any complications associated with diverticulitis?

231 viewsaanya.bansal Answered question September 5, 2024PathologyComplications

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How does one manage diverticulitis during a flare-up?

253 viewsaanya.bansal Answered question September 5, 2024PathologyManagement

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