infectious diseases
TagUnderstanding Glanders Disease
Explore the comprehensive guide to glanders, an infectious disease caused by Burkholderia mallei, affecting equines with potential human transmission. Understand symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of both acute and chronic forms for public health safety and disease management.
The Importance of Measles Vaccination: Protecting Children’s Health
Introduction
Welcome to our comprehensive guide on measles, an infectious disease that can have serious consequences for children. At , w..
What’s the Deal with CMP Tests? The Lowdown on testing for Liver, Kidney & Body Health
The Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP) is a blood test that provides a snapshot of the chemical composition of a person’s body. The test checks the levels of glucose, electrolytes, proteins, and the function of the liver and kidneys. It is often ordered by a doctor to diagnose illness, monitor health over time, or prior to taking new medications. The CMP requires a fast of eight to twelve hours before the test, and a sample of the patient’s blood is collected by a healthcare professional and sent to a laboratory for analysis. The procedure of collecting the blood sample is quick and simple, with a needle inserted into the patient’s arm to collect a small blood sample in a test tube. The process usually takes less than five minutes and is not painful.