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Recent Articles by Marcela Lemos

Septicemia: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Septicemia, or sepsis, is a serious inflammatory response to a bacterial, viral, or fungal infection that can impair organ function. Symptoms include fever, low blood pressure, rapid breathing, and confusion, and urgent treatment is needed to prevent complications.

Diseases and Conditions

Anisocytosis. What It Means, How It's Identified & Causes

Anisocytosis is a variation in red blood cell size often identified through the RDW value on a CBC. Learn what an RDW above 14 percent means, common causes like anemia or nutritional deficiencies, and how mild anisocytosis is evaluated to guide proper medical assessment.

Tests

CA 15-3: Indications, Procedure & Results

CA 15-3 is a tumor marker used to monitor advanced breast cancer treatment response and recurrence. This article explains what the test is for, how it is done, reference values, and how results are interpreted with other exams.

Diseases and Conditions

Pica: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Pica is an eating disorder marked by eating non-food items such as dirt, chalk, or soap. It may be linked to nutrient deficiencies or mental health conditions, and treatment can include supplements, therapy, and medical evaluation.

Intestinal Worms

Amebiasis: Symptoms, Transmission & Treatment

Amebiasis is a parasitic infection spread through contaminated food or water. It may cause diarrhea, blood or mucus in the stool, abdominal pain, and fatigue, and can become serious if it affects the liver or lungs. Diagnosis and treatment depend on the type of infection.

Diseases and Conditions

Low Platelets: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Low platelets, or thrombocytopenia, can be caused by infections, medications, or immune conditions and may lead to bruising, nosebleeds, and blood in the urine. See common causes, symptoms, risks, and treatment options.

Health A-Z

Staphylococcus Epidermidis: Symptoms & Treatment

Staphylococcus epidermidis is a skin bacterium that can cause infection when the immune system is weakened, especially in hospitalized patients. This article covers symptoms, transmission through medical devices, diagnosis, antibiotic resistance, and treatment.

Diseases and Conditions

Eosinophilia: Symptoms, Normal Levels & Causes

Eosinophilia is a condition marked by increased eosinophils in the blood, often linked to parasitic infections or allergies. It may also occur with skin diseases or lymphoma, and evaluation includes symptoms, reference values, severity levels, and interpretation of eosinophil test results.

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Hemoglobin in Urine: What It Means & When to Worry

Hemoglobin in urine may be linked to kidney infection, malaria, severe burns, or other conditions. Find out what a positive urine test may mean, possible symptoms, common causes, and when medical evaluation is needed.

Diseases and Conditions

Histiocytosis: Symptoms, Types & Treatment

Histiocytosis is a rare condition caused by abnormal buildup of histiocytes. Covers key symptoms, whether it is cancer, main types (Langerhans cell, Erdheim-Chester, Rosai-Dorfman), diagnosis tests, possible causes, and treatment options.

Symptoms

Toxoplasmosis Symptoms: Top Signs (Adults & Babies) & Diagnosis

Common toxoplasmosis symptoms include headaches, fever, and fatigue. While most healthy individuals remain asymptomatic, those with weakened immunity may experience seizures or confusion. Congenital cases can lead to microcephaly or vision loss. Diagnosis relies on IgG and IgM antibody blood tests.

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High Monocytes: Symptoms, Reference Levels & Common Causes

High monocytes, or monocytosis, refer to white blood cell levels exceeding 1,000 per microliter. This elevation often points to infections like tuberculosis, bacterial endocarditis, or autoimmune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis. Symptoms commonly include fever, fatigue, and night sweats.

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Albumin Blood Test: High and Low Levels (& What Results Mean)

The albumin blood test measures liver-produced protein levels to assess nutritional status and detect kidney or liver problems. Results may show dehydration, malnutrition, inflammation, or chronic disease. Often ordered with urine and liver tests, with values varying by age and lab. (.

Diseases and Conditions

Blood Infection: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Blood infection (septicemia) occurs when bacteria, viruses, or fungi enter the bloodstream, causing high fever, chills, weakness, and low blood pressure. Diagnosis uses blood cultures and tests; hospital treatment may include IV antibiotics and monitoring.

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FSH Blood Test: What It Measures & Normal Levels

FSH blood test measures follicle-stimulating hormone from the pituitary gland, essential for sperm production and egg maturation. It helps assess fertility, menstrual changes, menopause, and ovarian or testicular function, with normal ranges and causes of high or low levels explained.