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Why are viruses non-viable outside a host cell?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Hosts have two types of immunity against all types of organisms: natural and acquired immunity.

What does it indicate if a person has a high RBC count?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Following is my opinion of your asked questions. I have seen the attached report (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity).

There is a neck swelling and Mantoux test shows 15 mm raised surface. Can it be TB?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed your query and here is my advise. The swelling could be due to infective enlarged lymph nodes, reactive node enlargement or tuberculosis.

What are the symptoms of alpha thalassemia with Hb?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Hemoglobin Constant Spring is non-deletional alpha thalassemia.

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Does many enlarged lymph nodes with EBV indicate lymphoma?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Hereby, I am giving my opinion on your case. You are having an Epstein-Barr virus infection. This virus can lead to hepatitis development and enlarged lymph nodes.

Can a VDRL test be positive during pregnancy?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The VDRL (venereal disease research laboratory test) and RPR (rapid plasma reagin) are screening tests for syphilis.

Why does my pathology report not include classification of my LCIS?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. LCIS (lobular carcinoma in situ) is not cancer in comparison to ductal carcinoma in situ. In LCIS, abnormal cells grow in lobules.

Can blood in sputum be due to a parasite infection?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern and will definitely help you regarding it. I have seen all the attached images (the attachment removed to protect the patient's identity).

How long should I take treatment to dissolve a tuberculosis lump?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand that you have a lump in the neck and was diagnosed with tuberculosis.

Can same group people marry and have healthy children?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. People of the same blood group can marry and produce a healthy child. Do not get worried as far as the blood group is concerned.

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