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A rapid strep test involves swabbing the throat and running a test on the swab to quickly see if group A strep is causing the illness. If the test is positive we are able to provide you with an antibacterial prescription. Either penicillin or amoxicillin are recommend as a first choice for people, but other antibiotics can be used to treat strep throat in people who are allergic to penicillin. Symptoms may include:
Other symptoms may include a headache, stomach pain, nausea, or vomiting — especially in children. People can get strep throat more than once, so having the infection does not protect you from getting it again in the future.
We start with a non-invasive nasal swab to collect the needed specimen. After that, we simply run the sample through the testing kit and after 15 minutes it will deliver the results. The test checks for both strains of Influenza (A & B) and tells us if you have either strain present. If the test is positive we will get an immediate telemedicine consult and treatment option. Flu symptoms include:
Some people may have vomiting and diarrhea, though this is more common in children than adults. Anyone can get the flu (even healthy people), and serious problems related to the flu can happen at any age, but some people are at high risk of developing serious flu-related complications if they get sick.
Anemia is caused when the body doesn’t produce enough red blood cells, too much blood is lost, or when red blood cells cannot efficiently deliver oxygen throughout the body. Most cases of anemia in chronic disease are mild to moderate. Severity ranges from individual to individual, and individuals experience a variety of symptoms such as:
Diagnosis of anemia in chronic disease begins with the identification of key characteristics, collection of detailed patient history, followed by a blood test to measure hemoglobin levels. There are numerous potential causes of anemia, such as iron deficiency, vitamin B12 deficiency, anemia of chronic disease, aplastic anemia, anemia associated with a bone marrow disease, hemolytic disease, Sickle Cell Anemia, and others.