Pregnancy Infections

Measles Diagnostics

2nd order laboratory parameters – depending on the results of the medical history, physical examination, etc. – for differential diagnostic clarification Antibodies against measles virus (IgG, IgM). Detection of pathogen RNA

Meningitis Diagnostics

Laboratory parameters 1st order obligatory laboratory tests. Small blood count Differential blood count Blood glucose CRP (C-reactive protein) (inflammation parameter). Blood cultures Collection of blood into special collection systems in which the bacteria that may be in the blood can grow and thus be determined. CSF puncture (collection of cerebrospinal fluid by puncture of the … Meningitis Diagnostics

Mumps Diagnostics

Mumps is usually diagnosed on the basis of the clinical picture. 2nd order laboratory parameters-depending on the results of the history, physical examination, etc.-for differential diagnostic clarification Antibodies against mumps virus (IgG, IgM) in the blood, if necessary in the cerebrospinal fluid. Pathogen detection from saliva, throat lavage fluid or urine.

Ringworm Diagnostics

2nd order laboratory parameters – depending on the results of the medical history, physical examination, etc. – for differential diagnostic clarification Parvovirus B19 antibodies (IgM and IgG; if IgG antibodies are detectable but no IgM antibodies, there is immune protection; IgM antibodies are detectable seven to ten days after infection and remain positive for up … Ringworm Diagnostics

Genital Herpes Diagnosis

Laboratory parameters of 1st order – obligatory laboratory tests. Herpes simplex virus type 1/2 antibody (IgG; IgM). Herpes simplex virus type 1/2 (genital herpes) – viruses grown from vesicle contents. Direct detection of viral DNA by PCR (polymerase chain reaction). Immunofluorescence (antibody staining). Electron microscopic direct detection Laboratory parameters 2nd order – depending on the … Genital Herpes Diagnosis