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I have become very prone to fungal & viral infection. can you suggest which type of immunity test should be done to check it's strength?

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Dr. Victor Nwanguma answered

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More info needed: How long has it been going on? Since you were a child or in the last several months? ----> If in the last several months or few years, start with an HIV test. ----> If since childhood, then it is more complicated to discuss here.

Answered 6/17/2015

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I have become very prone to fungal & viral infection. can you suggest which type of immunity test should be done to check it's strength?

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Dr. Victor Nwanguma answered

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