All Infectious Disease Tests

Lab Tests for Infections and health information

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Infections can be caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites. They can affect different parts of the body, such as your skin or lungs. Some infections are spread from person to person through sneezing or coughing, while others can be passed on through sex. Symptoms of an infection depend on which part of the body is affected but may include fever, chills, fatigue, and aches. They range from the common cold to life-threatening diseases like Ebola and Zika. Some infections can be cured with antibiotics; others cannot. If left untreated, they could ... See more


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 Food and waterborne illnesses known as food poisoning are conditions brought about by drinking or eating water or food that’s contaminated by the toxins of microbes they produce. In most cases, the cause of gastrointestinal issues like diarrhea, abdominal pain, vomiting, and nausea. There are lots of non-infectious causes of illnesses instigated by contaminated water and food. At the same time, some microbes are likely to cause infections in other parts of the body apart from the digestive tract. But since most of these are beyond this article’s scope, we will not be covering them here. 

In the U.S., the CDC or Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that about 1 in every six people get sick annually from consuming contaminated beverages or food. Of those, about 128,000 are hospitalized, and about 3,000 die from arising complications. 

Waterborne and foodborne illnesses can affect anybody at any time. However, they tend ... See more