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… Sexually Transmitted Infections On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms … infections (STIs) are infections spread by sexual contact. This includes genital skin-to-skin contact and … And if they are not treated, they can lead to health problems. Testing and treatment are important to help …
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… Neutropenia: Preventing Infections On this page: … immune system . Neutrophils help protect your body from infection by killing bacteria. What causes it? Neutropenia … cause the body to make abnormal blood cells. Some types of infection. Low levels of vitamin B12 or folate . An enlarged …
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… Complications of Ear Infections On this page: Overview … Complications from ear infections are rare. But some problems that can occur include: Trouble hearing. Hearing problems are usually temporary and mild to moderate. …
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… HIV: Preventing Infections On this page: Overview … take them as directed. Talk to your doctor if you have problems such as missing doses or having side effects. Take … take them as directed. Talk to your doctor if you have problems such as missing doses or having side effects. Take …
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… Avoiding Infections in the Hospital On this page: Overview Overview Hospital infections can be very serious, especially if you're already … or problem put you in the hospital in the first place. An infection can add weeks to your hospital stay. So it's …
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… Opportunistic Infections in HIV On this page: Overview Overview Opportunistic infections and diseases occur in people whose immune systems have been weakened by a disease such as HIV infection. Opportunistic infections that are common in …
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… Bacterial Infections of the Spine On this page: Overview Overview Bacterial infections of the spine are rare but can include infection of: The discs (discitis). The spinal cord (usually …
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… Tests for Lung Infections On this page: Overview Overview Other tests for lung infections, such as pneumonia and acute bronchitis , may … Fluid obtained during the test can be checked for signs of infection or cancer. Computed tomography (CT) scan. A CT …
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… Preventing Tetanus Infections On this page: Overview … is it important? Tetanus is a disease caused by a bacterial infection . The tetanus bacteria get in a wound through a … is it important? Tetanus is a disease caused by a bacterial infection . The tetanus bacteria get in a wound through a …
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… Post-Operative Problems On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms … No Diabetes or immune problem Are there any symptoms of infection ? Yes Symptoms of infection No Symptoms of … aren't clear or don't cover your particular problem, contact your surgeon. If your symptom or problem starts …