Infectious diseases are disorders caused by organisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites.

They can be transmitted through direct contact with an infected person, animal, insect bites, or contaminated food and water.

Symptoms vary but often include fever, fatigue, muscle aches, cough, and digestive issues.

Diagnosis involves physical examinations, medical history review, and diagnostic tests such as blood tests, cultures, and imaging.

Treatments may include antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals, antiparasitics, and supportive care depending on the type of infection.

The test measures the number of eosinophils in the blood to assess immune system activity and detect various conditions.

No, fasting is not required for this test.

Elevated counts can be caused by allergic reactions, parasitic infections, autoimmune diseases, and certain cancers.

The test involves a simple blood draw, which may cause slight discomfort but is generally well-tolerated.

Results are typically available within a few hours to a day

Recovery times vary but are generally shorter than traditional surgery. Most patients can return to normal activities within a few days to weeks.