Infections

An infection can be defined as an illness due to pathogens like viruses or bacteria or their toxic products. Pathogens and their toxins are transmitted to a susceptible host via an infected person, animal, or contaminated object. Infectious diseases result in an immense global burden that can impact public health and economies.  Infections can be contracted through environmental sources or human contact and can wreak havoc on various body systems. If not diagnosed, infections can cause chronic inflammation, disease development, and even neurological symptoms. Prompt diagnosis and treatment can help reduce the transmission and impact of infectious diseases.

Infections play a role in longevity. It has been hypothesized that exposure to infectious diseases during the early stages of life can increase the risk of mortality. Infections cause inflammatory immune reactions and chronic inflammation can increase the risk of atherosclerosis, stroke, cardiovascular diseases, and mortality. Several studies have associated the chronic inflammation caused due to early-life infections with cardiovascular diseases and increased middle-aged mortality.

Our Infection Panel that can readily detect the presence of various classes of microbes, revealing the root cause of symptoms.

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