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Diagnosis of Epstein-Barr virus

Epstein-Barr virus Diagnosis: Book Excerpts

Diagnostic Tests for Epstein-Barr virus: Online Medical Books

16 MEDICAL BOOKS ONLINE! Review excerpts from medical books online, free, without registration, for more information about diagnostis of Epstein-Barr virus.

Genital herpes: Diagnosis
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))

Diagnosis is based on the physical examination and patient history. Helpful (but nondiagnostic) measures include laboratory data showing increased antibody titers, smears of genital lesions showing atypical cells, and cytologic preparations (Tzanck test) that reveal giant cells.

CONFIRMING DIAGNOSIS Diagnosis can be confirmed by demonstration of the herpes simplex virus in vesicular fluid, using tissue culture techniques, or by antigen tests that identify specific antigens.

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Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005

Herpes simplex: Diagnosis
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))

CONFIRMING DIAGNOSIS Typical lesions may suggest HVH infection. However, confirmation requires isolation of the virus from local lesions and histologic biopsy.

A rise in antibodies and moderate leukocytosis may support the diagnosis.

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Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005

Herpes simplex: Diagnosis
(Handbook of Diseases)

Typical lesions may suggest HVH infection. Confirmation requires isolation of the virus from local lesions and a histologic biopsy. A rise in antibodies and moderate leukocytosis may support the diagnosis.

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Source: Handbook of Diseases, 2003