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Vaginal Yeast Infection : Tests

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Vaginal yeast infection
A pelvic examination will be done. It may show inflammation of the skin of the vulva, within the vagina, and on the cervix. The health care provider may find dry, white plaques on the vaginal wall. A wet prep (microscopic evaluation of vaginal dis...
Source:ADAM
Date:May 12, 2008
Yeast Infection
Often clinical appearance gives a strong suggestion about the diagnosis. Generally, a clinician will take a sample of the vaginal discharge or swab an area of oral plaque, and then inspect this material under a microscope. Under the microscope, it...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

Specific Tests Articles

Physical examination
During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical examination includes: Inspection (looking at the body; Palpation (feeling the body with hands; Auscultation (listening to sounds; Percussion (producing sounds.
Source:ADAM
Date:February 23, 2009
Pelvic Exam
A pelvic examination is a routine procedure used to assess the well being of the female patients' lower genito-urinary tract. This is done as part of a usual health screening and prevention tool, and is an element of the total health care for the female patient. During a pelvic exam, cells from the cervix are scraped on a spatula and are tested for abnormalacies. (Illustration by Argosy Inc. )
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
KOH Test
The KOH test takes its name from the chemical formula for potassium hydroxide (KOH), which is the substance used in the test. The test, which is also called a potassium hydroxide preparation, is done to rapidly diagnose fungal infections of the hair, skin, or nails. A sample of the infected area is analyzed under a microscope following the addition of a few drops of potassium hydroxide.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Koh Test
The KOH (potassium hydroxide) test is the microscopic examination of a skin, nail, or hair sample for the presence of a fungus that infects these structures. The test takes its name from the chemical formula for potassium hydroxide (KOH), the substance used in the test to clear skin cells, protein, and cellular debris, making the fungi easier to observe. A sample from the infected area is analyzed under a microscope following the addition of a few drops of potassium hydroxide. A stain may be added to make the fungi more easily visible.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
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