Parainfluenzaviruses are a group of four microorganisms. They are considered co-causes of respiratory diseases (respiratory illnesses). These diseases have the opportunity to affect the nose, throat, nasal and bronchi (airways that bring air into the lungs).Parainfluenza tests check whether a parainfluenza Viruses cause disease. The tests Usually a sample of water from the nose or mucus from a non-painfluenzavirus is used.
Parainfluenzaviruses are also called Man Made Viruses (HPIV). parainfluenza Viruses (HPIV). They are not these flu (influenza) germs. Influenza is more common in the winter. In the United States, parainfluenza Viruses are more common in the spring, summer, and fall.
Like the flu, parainfluenza They spread easily from person to person. It can spread through the air if someone has an infectious cough or sneeze. Touching a plane on which flu germs are sitting and touching the mouth, nose, or eyes can still get the flu.
The parainfluenza virus usually causes respiratory illness in babies and young children, but anyone can get sick from these germs. You Still Can parainfluenza Sickness is the big number one thing in your life. If you are healthy, you probably have slight symptoms that look like a cold: runny nose, fever, cough. You will usually recover automatically.
Seniors and people of all ages with weakened immune systems, parainfluenza infection. These include creep, bronchitis, and pneumonia.
The most common test for parainfluenza Viruses are molecules. test For example, PCR. tests . These tests You can find quite small amounts of genetic material from viruses. parainfluenza Viruses in water samples from the nose or not serious.
Other tests for parainfluenza Viruses are less used than molecular viruses. tests . Rapid antigen tests Viruses are not so clear and must be made within a week of the onset of symptoms. Viral culture tests Takes considerably more time than others. tests . And blood tests Usually used for research.
Other names: human parainfluenza virus test ; HPIV test ; HPIV-1 test ; HPIV-2 test , HPIV-3 test ; paraflu 1-4 PCR; parainfluenza 1-4 by PCR; parainfluenza PCR panel; PIV
What is it used for?
Most healthy people who have signs of airway disease do not parainfluenza test. This is because they usually get better on their own. However, you may need it test If you are at high risk of becoming seriously ill from one a parainfluenza infection, you:
- For example, there are conditions that affect the immune system.
- Stem cell blood or bone marrow transplant
- Organ transplant
- Blood cancer
- HIV
For these individuals, decisions about treatment depend on whether they have a viral or bacterial infection. So, parainfluenza You can test for this with some of the Respiratory Pathogens panel. This panel of tests tests for many bacteria and microorganisms that cause respiratory disease. No medications are available. for parainfluenza bacteria, but bacterial infections may be treated with antibiotics.
Why do I need a parainfluenza test ?
You or your child may need a parainfluenza test If one of you is suffering from :
- Symptoms of respiratory disease.
- And another condition that increases the risk of serious illness. a parainfluenza illness.
Symptoms of parainfluenza Other respiratory disorders include
- high fever
- Sore throat
- Creaky breathing
- Prolonged cough, which may sound like a bar cough (croup)
- Shortness of breath
- Too much mucus in the lungs or airways (buildup)
- Rapid breathing
What happens during a parainfluenza test ?
Tests to diagnose parainfluenza Virus is usually created in nasal or chest water samples
If symptoms are already present for 3-7 days, a nasal sample can be applied. Most of the time tests done with this type of sample. Samples can be collected by one of these methods
- Nasal aspiration or wash. To prepare the nose for suctioning, the health worker places a salt solution (salt water) in the mouth and removes it by gentle sucking.
- Swab test The physician uses a special swab to remove the sample from the nose.
- Deep inside the nose
- depth from the inside of both nostrils and from the larynx, using another swab inserted into the mouth 1 centimeter.
Breast samples can be used at any time during the disease. Moisture can be collected by either of these methods.
- Sputum test Veldmycflegma is a nonviscous thick mucus. It is isolated from saliva (stings). To obtain a sample, one is asked to cough up the sput in a special container.
- Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL). The BAL collects a sample of water from the non-spit. This sample is usually used only in very sick cases. The physician places a small flexible tube (bronchoscope) down the throat and windpipe. A small amount of salt water is injected by the tube into the throat without tremors and then inhaled. The medicine is then applied to the mouth and throat. You can still get medicine to help you relax.
You will need to organize something to get ready. the test ?
If you have a ball you may need to take it easy a few hours before the field (do not eat or drink). the test Someone may consider going home. This is because once you get your meds to relax you can get sleepy.
No need to make special agreements with others parainfluenza tests .
There is a risk the test ?
There is considerable risk of getting a parainfluenza test :
- There is every chance of discomfort with nasal aspiration or flushing. These effects are short-lived.
- Nasal and laryngeal tables can cause a brief sensation of flooding.
- Balls may cause a sore throat in the direction of several days. Non-Nasal difficulties are rare. They include bleeding in the airways, infection, or partially destroyed non-bulky.
What do the results mean?
A negative result means there is no indication that the of parainfluenza virus was detected in your sample. Another disease could be causing your symptoms. However, a negative test result will close the a parainfluenza Disease. The sample may not contain enough microorganisms to give a positive result. the test to find.
A positive result means that you probably have symptoms of a parainfluenza contagious disease. However, it is very likely that PCR test because even if there are not enough microorganisms in the body to cause disease, it will still show symptoms of microorganisms.
Contact your ISP to find out what you can get test results mean.
Provided by MedlinePlus from the State Medical Library. & lt; plan& gt; A negative result means no signs of cancer
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