- Infectious Mononucleosis: Symptoms and Treatment | Doctor - Patient
Exudative pharyngitis is commonly confused with group A streptococcal pharyngitis In one study of adolescent and adult patients presenting with sore throat, the presence of posterior cervical, inguinal or axillary adenopathy, palatine petechiae, splenomegaly, or atypical lymphocytosis was associated with an increased likelihood of mononucleosis 4
- Lymphocytosis, should I be worried? - Tests and investigations . . .
I got these results from my blood test two weeks ago and I had lymphocytosis (I had also neutropenia and eosinophilia, for which I got a partly reassuring explanation), that means I have too many lymphocytes in my blood My doctor said it is normal if the rates get higher from time to time but nothing more specific and told me to do another blood test in 2 weeks, which is tomorrow I searched
- Globulins: Types and Uses | Doctor - Patient
Globulins are a group of proteins within the blood They include immunoglobulins, enzymes, carrier proteins and complement They are produced in the liver
- Eosinophilia: Symptoms and Causes | Doctor - Patient
Eosinophilia is a peripheral eosinophil count greater than the upper limit of normal range, usually around 0 45 x 109 L It is caused by allergic conditions
- Scarlet Fever | Doctor - Patient
A polymorphonuclear lymphocytosis is typical During the second week an eosinophilia may develop Scarlet fever treatment The aims of treatment are to: Shorten the illness Prevent suppurative complications (such as peritonsillar abscess formation, mastoiditis, cellulitis and ethmoiditis) Reduce the risk of spread to others
- Peripheral Blood Film (Preparation and Testing) - Patient
They include Howell-Jolly bodies, target cells, occasional nucleated RBCs, lymphocytosis, macrocytosis and acanthocytes There may also be evidence of infectious mononucleosis, any viral infection, toxoplasmosis and drug reactions Leptocytes see Target cells below
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia | Doctor - Patient
Peripheral blood smear confirms lymphocytosis often with smudge cells (artefacts from damage to lymphocytes during preparation of the slide) Direct antiglobulin test (DAT) - also known as the direct Coombs' test - in all anaemic patients and prior to starting treatment (to identify autoimmune-related haemolytic anaemias)
- Lymphoedema Lipoedema: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment - Patient
It's common to have swollen ankles towards the end of the day, but if swelling doesn't go then Lymphoedema or lipoedema could be to blame Written by a GP
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