Schick test
Schick Test
The Schick test (pronounced: /ʃɪk/), is a medical test used to determine whether or not a person is susceptible to diphtheria. It was developed by Béla Schick, a Hungarian-Austrian pediatrician, in the early 20th century.
Etymology
The term "Schick test" is derived from the name of its inventor, Dr. Béla Schick. The word "test" comes from the Old French test, meaning "small vessel", which in turn is derived from the Latin testum, meaning "earthen pot". In this context, "test" refers to the procedure or method of examination.
Procedure
The Schick test involves the intradermal injection of a small amount of diphtheria toxin into the forearm. If a red and swollen reaction occurs at the site of injection within 24 to 48 hours, the test is positive, indicating that the person does not have immunity to diphtheria. If no reaction occurs, the test is negative, indicating that the person is immune to diphtheria.
Related Terms
- Diphtheria: A serious bacterial infection affecting the mucous membranes of the throat and nose.
- Béla Schick: The Hungarian-Austrian pediatrician who developed the Schick test.
- Intradermal injection: A method of injection in which the substance is injected into the dermis, one of the layers of the skin.
- Diphtheria toxin: A substance produced by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae that causes the symptoms of diphtheria.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Schick test
- Wikipedia's article - Schick test
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