But this test cannot distinguish between a current active infection and a prior one that has recently been cured.

This vaccine will not treat an active infection that has already developed in the body.

But few women have active infection at this time and most deliver quite normally.

It is not used to treat an active infection.

Have an active infection or are at risk for infection.

See your health care provider if you have signs of active infection.

People with bronchiectasis may have bad breath indicative of active infection.

A positive blood test may mean simply that the individual was exposed to Lyme disease in the past, and has no active infection now.

"I do not recommend their use unless there's an active infection that needs to be treated."

Note that this does not allow one to differentiate between simple exposure and an active infection.