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| What are the diagnostic methods for infectious diseases? |
The diagnosis is mainly based on medical records and photographic images (such as X-ray). However, the most important diagnostic tool for infectious diseases is microbial culture. The appropriate substances are provided in the culture medium and placed in the sample of the patient's sample. It is commonly used to diagnose staphylococcus or Bacterial infection of streptococcus. Some vectors cannot be cultured manually, especially most viruses and leptospirosis. In the past, the use of serological markers for the examination of patients has been developed, including the use of antibodies as one of the examination methods. Newer technology can directly use viruses or pathogen-related proteins in blood or secretions. As a polymerase chain reaction, not only the test speed is fast, but also the accuracy is greatly improved.
