Herpes simplex is a disease that affects the mouth or genital region, according to Medline Plus. Herpes simplex virus 1 begins in childhood, and affects the lips, face and mouth. Herpes simplex 2 is sexually transmitted, and leads to genital...
Although almost completely eradicated in the United States, typhoid fever is still a serious public health issue affecting approximately 21.5 million individuals in developing countries each year, according to the Centers for Disease and Control...
The first step of analyzing blood via a western blot is to separate out the proteins in the blood. Western blots work by detecting the presence of proteins. The blood is filled with proteins, but they differ in size. As a result they can be...
Western blots are a biochemical technique that allow scientists to measure the presence and quantity of specific proteins. As MoelcularStation.com explains, the first part of a Western blot is separating out the proteins from the sample. These...
Vaginal discharge consists of fluid and cells that are shed through the vagina. Most vaginal discharge is normal, and it's also normal to have some vaginal discharge during pregnancy. Although most causes of abnormal discharge are relatively...
According to the American Academy of Rheumatology, antinuclear (ANA) bodies refer to proteins that form in your body and attack the normal proteins in your cells. A blood test called a fluorescent antinuclear antibody test (FANA) is available to...
The World Health Organization estimated in 1999 that nearly one million people worldwide contracted a new sexually transmitted disease, or STD, every day. Doctors use several different tests to look for STDs based on the characteristics of the...
Shingles is a disease that results from a reactivation of the herpes zoster virus, which is responsible for causing chickenpox. The body is never able to completely eliminate the virus, which can allow the virus to reactivate. Shingles can occur...
Pap smears are generally done during a gynecological exam. Once the vagina has been spread using a device called a speculum, a small, sterile brush is used to gather cells from inside the cervical opening and a small spatula to obtain cells from...
