Symptoms
- Swollen lymph nodes in the neck
- Abscesses in the neck's lymph nodes or liver
- Frequent skin infections that are resistant to treatment:
- Frequent pneumonia that is resistant to treatment
- Persistent diarrhea
- Infections of the bones
- Infections of the joints
- Fungal infections
Bacterial Skin Infection
Diagnosis
Your doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history. A physical exam will be done.
Tests may include the following:
- Biopsy —removal of a sample of tissue to test for the condition
- Dihydrorhodamine reduction (DHR) flow cytometry test—a blood test that looks at the ability of phagocytes to make chemicals that can destroy bacteria
- Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)—to test for inflammation
- Chest x-ray —a test that uses radiation to take pictures of structures inside the chest cavity
- Bone scan
- Liver scan
- Complete blood count (CBC)
Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Copyright © 2012 EBSCO Publishing All rights reserved.
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