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Are there any good tests to determine which pathogens are in my system?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Pathogens: Cultures may be obtained from stool, blood, sputum, urine to look for specific pathogens. PCR & antibody tests are also used. Some can be seen microscopically on smears.

Answered 8/30/2020

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