The physical examination pertinent to constipation has two parts. On abdominal exam, the clinician should look for signs of distension. Palpation, especially in thin patients, may reveal hard ...

gondii infection and toxoplasmosis include serological tests, PCR, histological and cytological examination of tissue and bodily fluids and isolation of the parasite ( Box 1). Diagnosis of T.

But there are several powerful countervailing arguments. The first is that for critically ill children, parents’ permission is not sought for every procedure or examination, particularly diagnostic ...