2. Diagnosis test for tuberculosis
There are two kinds of tests that are used
to detect TB bacteria in the body: the TB
skin test (TST) and TB blood tests. A
positive TB skin test or TB blood test only
tells that a person has been infected with
TB bacteria.
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4. Diagnosis test for leprosy
A skin biopsy is commonly used to diagnose
leprosy. A skin biopsy involves removing a
small section of skin for laboratory testing.
If you have the symptoms of leprosy, a
lepromin skin test may be ordered along
with a biopsy to confirm both the presence
and type of leprosy.
5. Diagnosis test for cholera
Although signs and symptoms of severe
cholera can be unmistakable in areas where
it’s common, the only way to confirm a
diagnosis is to identify the bacteria in a
stool sample. Rapid cholera dipstick tests
enable doctors in remote areas to quickly
confirm a cholera diagnosis.
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7. Diagnosis test for malaria
Malaria parasites can be identified by
examining under the microscope a drop of
the patient’s blood, spread out as a “blood
smear” on a microscope slide. Prior to
examination, the specimen is stained (most
often with the Giemsa stain) to give the
parasites a distinctive appearance.
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9. Diagnosis test for typhoid
A diagnosis of typhoid fever can usually be
confirmed by analysing samples of blood, poo
(stools) or pee (urine). These will be examined
under a microscope for the Salmonella typhi
bacteria that cause the condition. The bacteria
aren’t always detected the first time, so you may
need to have a series of tests.
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12. Diagnosis test for diphtheria
Doctors usually decide if a person has diphtheria
by looking for common signs and symptoms. They
can swab the back of the throat or nose and test
it for the bacteria that cause diphtheria. A doctor
can also take a sample from an open sore or ulcer
and try and grow the bacteria.
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14. Diagnosis test for syphilis
Tests used to confirm a syphilis infection include:
Enzyme immunoassay (EIA) test. This blood test
checks for syphilis antibodies. A positive EIA test
should be confirmed with either the VDRL or RPR
tests.
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16. Diagnosis test for gonorrhea
Nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT) is the
recommended method of testing for gonorrhea.
NAAT is a molecular test that detects the genetic
material (DNA) of Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
