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… Flu: Signs of Bacterial Infection On this page: Overview … lingers more than 7 to 10 days after other symptoms have cleared, especially if it is bringing up mucus (productive). … go away. These infections may sometimes need treatment with antibiotics. Influenza (Seasonal Flu) …
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… Sinusitis: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a … who have long-term (chronic) sinusitis. They may get one infection after another because something blocks the flow of … if: You have had more than three sinus infections in 1 year that needed antibiotics to clear up, OR You have had a …
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… Ebola or Marburg Virus Infection On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics … or from openings in the body such as the mouth, eyes, or ears. This usually happens later in the disease. The … who may be sick with Ebola or Marburg virus infection. When should you call a doctor? If you have symptoms of the …
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… Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection On this page: Condition Overview Cause Symptoms … as: A cough. A stuffy or runny nose. A mild sore throat. An earache. A fever. Babies with RSV may also: Have no energy. … ribavirin while they are in the hospital. Pregnant women should avoid contact with a child who is receiving …
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… Pregnancy: Should I Have Amniocentesis? Decision Point You may want to … can't find certain problems, such as birth defects of the heart, stomach, intestines, or brain and spine ( neural tube … 899 out of 900 times. footnote 1 Other risks include: Infection. There is a very small chance that the amniotic …
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… Sexually Transmitted Infection Screening On this page: Overview Related … groups: footnote 1 Sexually active women and men age 25 years or younger. Pregnant women. All pregnant women should be screened at the first prenatal visit. For those …
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… is a child's first way of communicating. Parents and caregivers become better over time at identifying their child's … not act normally when something is wrong with him or her. Infection, illness, injury or pain, or a medical problem may … different, such as a change in balance or coordination Appears confused or doesn't interact with people or objects in …
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… Contact Lens Problems: Infection On this page: Overview … It is the most serious complication of contact lens wear and can cause blindness. Bacterial keratitis is the most … keratitis is among the least frequent complications of wearing contacts. But it is much more common in people who …
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… Inguinal Hernia: Should I Have Surgery Now, or Should I Wait? Decision Point … Many people are able to delay surgery for months or even years. And some people may never need surgery for a small … problems that make surgery dangerous. You have a skin infection that could also infect the material used to repair …
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… HIV Infection in Health Professionals On this page: Overview … of HIV present in the blood. People who have symptoms of early HIV infection and those who are very sick with AIDS … were exposed to. If you do have treatment, your treatment should start as soon as possible after exposure and no later …
