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How can I minimize swine influenza risks on the farm?
Query: Hello doctor,As an experienced employee on a pig farm, I am growing increasingly concerned about the potential risks associated with swine influenza. I would appreciate a comprehensive explanation of the swine influenza virus, its transmission, and the specific hazards involved in working closely wi... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Swine influenza is a respiratory disease primarily affecting pigs, but on rare occasions, it can also infect humans. While the swine influenza virus differs from the human influenza virus, there have been instances of the two viruses r... Read Full »
I want to know about EBV in detail. Can you give an insight into it?
Query: Hello doctor, Looking for insight as to what these results mean. I was never aware of having EBV. Epstein-Barr Capsid Ag IgG titer >750.00 U/mL (H). Epstein-Barr virus Capsid Ag IgM Ab- 600.00 U/mL (H). Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. The tests you attached are for EBV (Epstein-Barr virus) infection and they are interpreted as the following: 1. EBV Capsid Ag IgG titer: Positive 2. EBV Capsid Ag IgM antibodies: Negative 3. EBV Nuclear Associat... Read Full »
My left side throat is swollen and sore with red dots. What to do?
Query: Hello doctor, I recently stopped smoking cigarettes and weed. I have had tonsil stones, since then, I have been using saltwater to wash my mouth. I can feel something stuck in the back of my throat constantly when I swallow. When I check it in the mirror, it looks like the left side seems to have bu... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Smoking for long-duration causes specific changes in our throat and our airway. Sometimes it can have a profound impact on our upper digestive system also. Most of these changes adapt our throat and food pipe to prevent injury from nicotine and other components in ciga... Read Full »