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Does personalized medicine apply to diagnosis of typical conditions like chickenpox? what tests are needed?
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Personalized: Personalized medicine ultimately might use genetic testing to know which diseases they are predisposed to, how their body will metabolize various medications, etc. For now most physicians use a careful family, medical, & social history with physical exam to treat patients. Chicken pox is diagnosed on the rash appearance, but if vaccinated, this can vary. Blood tests can prove immunity for school.
Answered 9/28/2016
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