Question 1

can i have a normal cbc test with histoplasma?

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Yes: It would depend on the state of histoplasma infection. May people have asymptomatic infection with this organism.
For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex, if you have sex.

Question 2

what is a serious disease of the lungs caused by the fungus histoplasma capsulatum?

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Histoplasmosis: Histoplasmosis is an initial infection of the lungs giving flu-like or cold-like symptoms...The fungus can sometimes infect the retina (the inside light sensitive lining of the eye).  The infection can cause direct damage to the retina and if it affects the macula, central vision may be destroyed.

Exposure to histoplasmosis correlates with chicken farming, the fungus lingers in the animal waste.

Question 3

antibody levels high. what is this a sign of?

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Which antibody?: We all have antibodies to a number of antigens. Antibodies to self antigens may be associated with disease. Do you have more information about the type of antibody that is of concern to you.

Question 4

need expert help here. what are the antibodies that causes hdn?

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ABO: If by hdn you mean hemolytic disease of the newborn,  ABO incompatibility between mother and baby, and ABO antibodies are the commonest cause. Antibodies to rh blood group types can also cause hdn, and uncommonly antibodies to other blood groups are involved. See this site for more info.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/nbk2266/.

Question 5

what is the anna-1 antibody?

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Paraneoplastic: autoantibody. ANNA-1 is one of the autoantibodies occurring in conjunction with known or hidden tumors and may cause neurological disorder.

Question 6

how long do covid antibodies last?

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Covid antibody ?'s: It is unknown exactly how long antibodies may last following a positive covid test or infection, or even after innoculation with current  vaccines.  Generally it is assumed to be at least several months, but research has not definitely established how long immunity can be expected.

Question 7

whats a normal level for sm antibody?

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Depends on whose sm: Different labs have  different  ranges  for their positive  test.  They usually set the range for detection at a certain level. Below that level they have  many people without lupus that would have a + test. Above that level is what they call  a  + test.  But not all labs are created  equal - so each has there own level determined  by their scientific investigations.

Question 8

what is a normal level for sm antibody?

Accepted Answer

Negative: Normal people do not have antibodies to sm antigen.  It is one of the markers for lupus.

Question 9

i developed antibodies in my blood. why?

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Auto-antibodies: Our immune system makes new antibodies all the time in order to fight infections. Autoantibodies are proteins made by the immune system that target the body’s tissues. Normally autoantibodies are routinely eliminated by the immune system’s self-regulatory process. Through a process we don't really understand, sometimes these autoantibodies aren't properly eliminated, leading to disease.

Question 10

what does it mean echinococcus antibody?

Accepted Answer

Exposure: It means that you have been exposed to echinococcus- the dog tape worm.  If it is an igm antibody, it means a recent exposure. If it is just igg antibody, then it means you have been exposed to it sometime in the past.

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