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Dr. Candido Otero, M.D.

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Dr. Cándido L. Otero is a retired pathologist in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Otero is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Otero did two Fellowships, the first Fellowship was Cytopathology, the study of the cell, at Shans Jacksonville, Florida and the second Felllowship, Oncological Surgical Pathology, was done at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Otero can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Otero may perform a tissue biopsy to determine if a patient has cancer, practice genetic testing, and complete a number of laboratory examinations. Pathologists can also perform autopsies which can determine a persons cause of death and gain information about genetic progression of a disease.
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Dr. Cándido Otero, M.D.
  • Roseburg, OR
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How to calm a child through blood work?

Deep breathing, distraction with his favorite toy or stuff animal, counting in a calm tone, comfort positioning. Now, describing step by step what is expecting while doing. The READ MORE
Deep breathing, distraction with his favorite toy or stuff animal, counting in a calm tone, comfort positioning. Now, describing step by step what is expecting while doing. The procedure helps the child to calm down. Also give the child an opportunity to know by a countdown to the poke or look away. This provides the child a sense of control. Be honest with your child about bloodwork. It is important to explain the process. Thank you.

How do I get rid of a fungal infection on my scalp?

Tinea capiti is usually treated with prescription antifungal medication taken by mouth for 1 to 3 months. Thank you.

When should I take my child to the doctor for the flu?

When a child is lethargic or have high fever or the fever has lasted longer than three days or having trouble taking fluids, it’s time to contact your doctor. Thank you.

I have single lymph node enlargement. Is this due to cancer?

Rarely, swollen lymph nodes are caused by cancer. Thank you.

In how many days can a pregnancy be detected in urine and blood?

In urine is 10 days after conception and in blood six to eight days after you ovulate. Thank you.

Can the infection causing a pneumonia show in a blood test?

A blood culture test can identify the germ causing pneumonia. Thank you.

What is GeneXpert test?

TB GeneXpert test is a rapid test that can simultaneously identify Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) and resistance to rifampin from sputum. This test detects the DNA in TB bacteria. READ MORE
TB GeneXpert test is a rapid test that can simultaneously identify Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) and resistance to rifampin from sputum. This test detects the DNA in TB bacteria. Thank you.

Why do they send a mole biopsy sample for second opinion?

There are many reasons for a second opinion of your mole biopsy. A second opinion can help shed light on different treatment options, clinical trials that may be good fit, or they READ MORE
There are many reasons for a second opinion of your mole biopsy. A second opinion can help shed light on different treatment options, clinical trials that may be good fit, or they may make you feel more at ease by confirming your diagnosis and the initial treatment plan. Thank you.

What are the tests to confirm dengue?

The test is Dengue IgM/IgG serological test. Thank you.

Can HPV get transferred by kissing someone who is infected?

It is transmitted genital-genital interaction, oral-genital interaction, or deep (French) kissing ca also spread the virus. HPV shows in vulva, vagina, cervix, rectum, anus, penis, READ MORE
It is transmitted genital-genital interaction, oral-genital interaction, or deep (French) kissing ca also spread the virus. HPV shows in vulva, vagina, cervix, rectum, anus, penis, and scrotum. Also, can be seen in mouth and throat. The way to confirm the diagnosis is when you get genital warts. A biopsy is taken, or the complete wart is excised, then sent to the laboratory to be examined and identified. Thank you.

If my mother is diabetic, is a cataract surgery recommended?

No problem, she can have a cataract removal. The ophthalmologist will need to know her medical history. That is a simple procedure. Thank you.

UTIs (male) with no symptoms?

Asymptomatic, bacteriuria is the presence of bacteria in a properly collected urine of patient that has no signs or symptoms of urinary tract infection (UTI). Asymptomatic bacteriuria READ MORE
Asymptomatic, bacteriuria is the presence of bacteria in a properly collected urine of patient that has no signs or symptoms of urinary tract infection (UTI). Asymptomatic bacteriuria is very common in clinical practice and its incidence increases with age. The incidence is 15 percent or greater for women and men aged 65 to 80 years and as high as 40 to 50 percent after age of 80. Most patients with asymptomatic bacteriuria will never develop asymptomatic urinary tract infections will not benefit from treatment. Thank you.

What is the Gleason score in my pathology report?

Gleason 3+4=7 means that there are predominantly well-formed glands with lesser component of poorly of poorly formed / fused / cribriform glands. Gleason 4+3 means that there are READ MORE
Gleason 3+4=7 means that there are predominantly well-formed glands with lesser component of poorly of poorly formed / fused / cribriform glands. Gleason 4+3 means that there are predominantly poorly formed / fused / cribriform glands with lesser component of well-formed glands. Thank you.

Forensic pathologist vs pathologist

A forensic pathologist is a pathologist who has done a fellowship (one year training) in forensic. All general pathologists do forensic pathology in their training but a forensic READ MORE
A forensic pathologist is a pathologist who has done a fellowship (one year training) in forensic. All general pathologists do forensic pathology in their training but a forensic pathologist do a fellowship and only work in forensic. Thank you.

Immunizations for travel

Europe requires hepatitis A, hepatitis B, Typhoid, and rabies. Vaccines required to travel internationally are COVID-19, Chickenpox, Cholera, Flu (influenza), hepatitis A, hepatitis READ MORE
Europe requires hepatitis A, hepatitis B, Typhoid, and rabies. Vaccines required to travel internationally are COVID-19, Chickenpox, Cholera, Flu (influenza), hepatitis A, hepatitis B, Japanese encephalitis, MMR (measles, mumps, and Rubeola). Thank you.

My vaginal discharge is yellowish green with occasional blood. Why?

Yellow-green vaginal discharge usually signals a bacterial or sexually transmitted infection. Please, see your OB/GYN doctor. Thank you

How is a urine infection detected?

Urinalysis is a test in the urine. It can detect UTI, Kidney disease, diabetes. Urine culture can detect and identifies specific bacteria and yeast that may be causing the UTI. READ MORE
Urinalysis is a test in the urine. It can detect UTI, Kidney disease, diabetes. Urine culture can detect and identifies specific bacteria and yeast that may be causing the UTI. A urine dipstick may be the only test healthy women with typical UTI symptoms need. The urine is examined under microscope for bacteria or white blood cells which are signs of infection.

How long does it take for a biopsy report to come?

Usually takes 24 to 48 hours after specimen is received in the lab. Sometimes longer if different type of stains and additional tests need to be done. Thank you.

Home diabetes testing device and lab report show different results. What is more accurate?

Glucometers uses capillary blood, which is from the small vessels in the finger and the lab. uses venous blood which is from a large vessel in your arm. Also, the timing of sample READ MORE
Glucometers uses capillary blood, which is from the small vessels in the finger and the lab. uses venous blood which is from a large vessel in your arm. Also, the timing of sample collection vs. the testing. The capillary blood glucose level is higher than in the venous Thank you

My urine culture report was sent to another lab for a bacteria resistance report. Why does this happen?

This happens, some bacteria are resistant to treatment and a second opinion may be needed by the laboratory. The test result take from 1 – 3 days for the final urine culture. READ MORE
This happens, some bacteria are resistant to treatment and a second opinion may be needed by the laboratory. The test result take from 1 – 3 days for the final urine culture. Thank you.