Diagnostic Tests for Impetigo
Impetigo: Diagnostic Tests
The list of diagnostic tests
mentioned in various sources as
used in the diagnosis of Impetigo
includes:
Impetigo Tests: Book Excerpts
Home Diagnostic Testing
These home medical tests may be relevant to Impetigo:
- Child Behavior: Home Testing
- Child General Health: Home Testing
- Cold & Flu: Home Testing:
Impetigo Diagnosis: Book Excerpts
Tests and diagnosis discussion for Impetigo:
The
diagnosis is made based on the typical appearance of the skin
lesion. (Source: excerpt from Group A Streptococcal Infections, NIAID Fact Sheet: NIAID)
Diagnostic Tests for Impetigo: Online Medical Books
16 MEDICAL BOOKS ONLINE!
Review excerpts from medical books online, free, without registration,
for more information about the diagnostic tests for Impetigo.
School Underachievement and Academic Failure:
Diagnostic Approach
(The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics)
The physicianis in a unique position to help assess children and adolescentswith school underachievement and academic failure.History can determine presence of environmentaldisadvantage, adequacy of previous schooling, and existence of familyproblems. Developmental history and clinical observation enablephysician to decide whether mental retardation should be suspected.Detailed psychosocial and behavioral history with clinical observationindicate whether child is anxious, depressed, phobic, psychotic,or has attention deficit disorder.Clinician may screen for hearing, vision,and language problems during physical exam.Any child who is underachieving orfailing in school should have intelligence testing. This shouldbe followed by achievement testing, first with norm-referenced tests,which compare performance of child with others, and then with criterion-referencedtests, which reveal specific strengths and weaknesses. Purpose ofthis form of testing is to determine more precisely what childrenknow and what their problem areas are. For child with suspectedlearning disability, specific tests to detect specific learning problemsshould be given and interpreted by experienced teacher, educationalspecialist, or clinical psychologist who works with children withlearning disabilities.It is important to learn about child'semotional make-up to gain some understanding of major areas of concernor conflict that may influence school performance. Some tests giveinsight into particular problem areas and are usually administeredby clinical psychologists or psychiatrists who are experienced intheir interpretation.Goodnough-Harris Drawing Test can be used atall ages.Rorschach Psychodiagnostic Plates andThematic Apperception Test may be useful in children >3yrs of age.For older children and adolescents,Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory can be used.These projective tests assess emotionaland cognitive style, specific feelings and fantasies, self-image,nature of relationships with others, and areas of conflict or concern. Physicians have the opportunity tolearn why a child is underachieving or failing in school and candevelop an appropriate plan to evaluate the problem. What they andother professional colleagues recommend is a function of their findingsand the resources that are available for appropriate help.
» READ BOOK EXCERPT ONLINE »
Source: The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics, 2006
A typical school day can put stress on any child. For children with ADHD, the academic and social demands of school can be overwhelming. How can...
For children with ADHD, school behavior and academic success are important measures of how well treatment is working. Join Dr. Peter Jensen as he...
Going back to school is tough for families who have been enjoying a relaxed summertime schedule. Learn how to get sleep back on track for the whole...
The school year can be an especially troubling time for children diagnosed with ADHD. Fortunately, with the right balance of therapies, many children...
See full list of 5 related videos
» Next page: Diagnosis of Impetigo
Rate This Website
What do you think about the features of this website?
Take our user survey and have your say:
Website User Survey
Medical Tools & Articles:
Next articles:
Tools & Services:
Medical Articles:
Forums & Message Boards
- Ask or answer a question at the Boards:
