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aspergillosis precipitin |
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- Aspergillosis precipitin is a blood test that detects antibodies against a common fungus, or mould, called Aspergillus. The aspergillosis infection spreads in the bloodstream. It may cause an infection in the ear, cornea of the eye, heart valves, sinuses, lungs or brain. |
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aspergillus antigen skin test |
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An aspergillus antigen skin test detects antibodies against a common fungus, or mould, called Aspergillus. The aspergillosis infection spreads in the bloodstream. It may cause an infection in the ear, cornea of the eye, heart valves, sinuses, lungs or brain. |
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allergies |
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- An allergy is an immune response by the body to certain stimuli in the environment that are normally harmless. |
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allergic reactions |
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allergic reactions to drugs |
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- A drug allergy, or an allergic reaction to drugs, is an unintended bodily response to a medication. Symptoms can vary from a mild rash to death. |
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blood differential |
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- The blood differential test measures how many different kinds of white blood cells are in the bloodstream. It tests to see if the structure of the white blood cells is normal or abnormal. |
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allergy testing |
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anaphylactic shock |
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bee sting |
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- Any sting from a bee to a human being. |
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contact dermatitis |
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hives |
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- Hives are red, itchy welts on the skin that come and go over the course of minutes or hours. All types of hives can cause itching. They usually form on the skin but sometimes hives form in the soft tissue of the mouth, eyes and throat. |
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itching |
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- Itching is an irritating sensation in the skin that makes a person want to scratch. |
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eczema |
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erythema multiforme |
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- Erythema multiforme is a skin reaction that results in red target-shaped patches on the skin. |
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lichen planus |
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- Lichen planus is a skin disease that causes inflammation, itching, and skin lesions. |
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poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac dermatitis |
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rash |
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wheezing |
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- Wheezing describes a form of difficult, noisy breathing. |
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