Group A Strep: Strep throat is the disease most commonly associated with group A strep, but it can also cause several other illnesses including scarlet fever, impetigo, necrotizing fasciitis, cellulitis, streptococcal toxic shock syndrome, rheumatic fever, and post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis. A rapid test for group A strep can be performed by swabbing the throat and testing the swab. If the test is positive, antibiotics can be prescribed to treat it. Sometimes the test can be negative but group A strep is still suspected, in which case a throat culture swab can be collected. This test takes longer to conduct, but is important because it sometimes detects infections that the rapid test missed, and is especially important for identifying group A strep in children and teens because they are at risk of developing rheumatic fever from an untreated strep infection.

Mononucleosis: Mononucleosis, commonly referred to as “mono,” can cause symptoms including fatigue, sore throat, fever, swollen lymph nodes, swollen tonsils, headache, skin rash, and a soft, swollen spleen. If left untreated, the spleen can become enlarged or complications with the liver can occur, which is why it is important to diagnose and then treat mono. Mono can be diagnosed using a monospot test that tests the blood for antibodies to the Epstein-Barr virus, which causes mono. However, this test may not detect the virus during the first week of the illness, so another test, which takes longer for results, may be needed. Your healthcare provider can also conduct other blood tests that look at white blood cell counts to check for an elevated number of white blood cells or abnormal-looking blood cells, but this does not definitively diagnose mono. Because mono is viral, there is no medication that can be prescribed to cure it, however it should be treated with rest, healthy diet, and fluids, and over-the-counter pain relievers can be taken to relieve pain and fever.

Influenza: The flu presents symptoms that are similar to other respiratory viral infections, including COVID-19, so it is important to get tested to diagnose the flu. The most common test used for diagnosis is a rapid influenza diagnostic test, which is used to detect viral antigens. This test can provide results within 10 to 15 minutes, but is not as accurate as other flu tests. A more accurate test for the flu is a rapid molecular assay which detects genetic material of the virus. This test can provide results within 15 to 20 minutes. Both of these tests are conducted using a nasal swab.

Hemoglobin Test: A hemoglobin test is used to measure the levels of hemoglobin in your blood. Hemoglobin is a protein in your red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body, and abnormal levels could be indicative of a blood disorder. This test is often used to diagnose anemia, a condition where the body has fewer red blood cells than normal, but may also be used to test for thalassemia, sickle cell anemia, or other inherited blood disorders, a diet low in iron and minerals, a long-term infection, or excessive blood loss from an injury or surgical procedure. This test is conducted by obtaining a blood sample from a vein.

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Our quaint family-like practice serves patients in many locations in Texas including, Brownsville, Harlingen, Weslaco, San Banito and La Feria. We offer consultations, diagnosis, and treatment for a variety of medical conditions for the entire family.

As providers, we collectively bring years of diverse medical training and experience. From pediatric medicine to geriatrics, our family physicians have a variety of expertise to care for your family. The extensive staff also shares additional knowledge and experience that greatly contribute to patient remedies and satisfaction. Our Physicians specialize in many other aspects of medicine, including women’s health, preventative medicine, internal medicine, geriatric medicine, and hospice.

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Same-day Appointments for Minor Injuries
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Well Women Exams
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A Wide Range of Skin Care (Dermatology)
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Our internal medicine specialists offer comprehensive primary care services and a friendly atmosphere where patients feel comfortable and welcome. Our experienced, board-certified physicians provide health services for a wide-range of needs including routine care, illnesses and acute injuries. We also specialize in the management and treatment of many chronic health conditions, openly collaborating with medical specialists as our patients’ needs may require.

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When you aren’t feeling your best, Family Care Clinic can provide in-office testing for a range of different illnesses. Let our caring medical team provide you with testing, diagnosis, and treatment for a variety of different ailments, including:

Family Care Clinic provides in-office testing for a range of diseases so that you can receive an accurate diagnosis and begin treatment right away. Call us at 844-414-4773 if you think you may need testing for an illness, or to make an appointment for any of your wellness needs.

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