to make the area numb before the fluid is removed. This fluid testing helps to diagnose if the legionella bacteria has affected the brain. The bacteria could infect the brain causing a condition known as legionella meningitis. This test is not recommended for all patients, but only in cases ...
Fungal infectionscan affect any organ system. Often a physician can identify these infections through a physical examination. Sometimes further testing is required and in rare instances, fungal fevers may require a biopsy to diagnose the infection. An antifungal medication will usually treat the infecti...