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… HIV: Preventing Other Infections When You Have HIV On this page: Overview Related … have contagious illnesses until their symptoms have disappeared. This includes illnesses such as colds, the flu , or stomach flu. If you have a cold or flu, wear a surgical-type mask and wash your hands before …
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… Sexually Transmitted Infections: How a Male Genital Exam Is Done On this page: … Overview During this examination for sexually transmitted infections , the doctor: Looks for discharge from your … that you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy . Learn how we develop our content . … Overview During this …
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… test or some other test to screen for sexually transmitted infections. Don't have the test. This choice isn't for you … active, or if you've had more than one partner in the past year. Some STI tests are recommended for people who are … you have an STI. STI testing can help find an infection early. If you know that you have an infection, you can get …
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… can be caused by bacteria, fungi, viruses, or parasites. Learn more about infectious diseases in this section. … Flu) Chickenpox (Varicella) Chickenpox: Preventing Skin Infections Ebola or Marburg Virus Infection Enterovirus D68 … in Women Sexually Transmitted Infections: Treatment Ear, nose, and throat Bites and Stings: Flu-Like Symptoms …
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… Healthy baby hearing and vision Last updated August 10, 2013 New parents … baby has 10 fingers and toes. But what about vision and hearing?How can you be sure your baby's senses are … Here are some things to keep in mind. On this page: Vision Hearing Signs of ear infection Vision Babies can distinguish …
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Earwax On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care … Check Your Symptoms Overview Earwax is a natural substance that your body makes to … Ear Canal Problems (Swimmer's Ear) Ear Infections Ear Problems and Injuries, Age 11 and Younger Ear
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… Overview Most babies and older children have several mild infections of the respiratory system each year. Upper respiratory system The upper respiratory system … . You may notice: Rapid breathing. Grunting, which is heard when the child breathes out (exhales). Most babies …
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… different, such as a change in balance or coordination Appears confused or doesn't interact with people or objects in … a change in the level of consciousness . Sleeps more or appears to have no energy Cries more than usual or cries during … to your child, consider that the redness may be pink eye. Infections Common infections in babies that may cause crying …
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… (say "you-STAY-shee-un") tubes connect the middle ears to the back of the throat. The tubes help the ears drain fluid. They also keep air pressure in the ears at … otitis media). Young children have a high risk of ear infections, because their eustachian tubes are shorter and …
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… Most adults and older children have several respiratory infections each year. Respiratory problems can be as minor as the common cold … . You may notice: Shortness of breath. Grunting, which is heard when you breathe out (exhale). Wheezing . Flaring the …