Describe the symptoms of and diagnosis for strep throat.
Strep throat presents with symptoms of a sore throat, fever, swollen tonsils or lymph nodes, and often white or yellow spots in the throat. Doctors confirm a diagnosis with a throat culture.
Describe an example situation in which a doctor would order an MRI of a patient's head.
Head MRIs can be used to identify tumors, brain damage, blood flow, multiple sclerosis, and other conditions.
Antibiotics are the treatment of choice for __________.
If a doctor discovers that you have a swollen throat with white spots, he most likely will suspect that you have __________.
Parasitic infections generally infect the __________.
Describe one way that advances in technology have improved health.
Diagnostic medical testing diagnoses problems that can lead to development of disease. Water treatment and pasteurization kills disease-causing pathogens. Research and new technology can help further prevent disease in the future.
Explain why doctors recommend getting flu shots each year.
Influenza comes in different strains that are constantly changing. A shot from one year will not protect you from the virus the next year. If you have the flu one year, it will not prevent you from getting a different type of flu the same year or a different year.
Athlete's foot can be transmitted by __________.
Describe the symptoms and treatment for athlete's foot.
The symptoms of athlete's foot include cracking and peeling skin, itching, stinging, and burning sensations on the feet. It can also include excessive dryness and abnormally thick toenails. Treatments can include over-the-counter or prescription creams, lotions, or sprays. Prescription oral medications are also available.
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