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… Signs of an Eye Infection On this page: Overview Overview Signs of an eye infection may include: Pain in the eye. A feeling that … home treatment is usually all that is needed. More serious infections affect the entire eye area (periorbital …
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… Treating a Nail Infection On this page: Overview … Overview Try home treatment if you think you have an infection in the skin around your nail. Soak your foot or … nail. Remove an artificial nail if you think you have an infection around or under a nail. Nail …
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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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… Complications of Ear Infections On this page: Overview Overview Complications from ear infections are rare. But some problems that can occur … to talk and understand speech if they have repeat ear infections. Rupture of the eardrum. If fluid continues to …
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… Fungal Nail Infections On this page: What is a fungal nail infection? A fungal nail infection is an infection that occurs when a fungus attacks …
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… Vaginal Yeast Infections On this page: Cause Prevention … Information What is a vaginal yeast infection? Yeast is a fungus that normally lives in the vagina in small numbers. A vaginal yeast infection means that too many yeast cells are growing in the …
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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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Protecting your toddler from potential abuse Last updated … 7 days a week. For more information, visit VictimLink BC. … Protecting your toddler from potential abuse …
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… Sexually Transmitted Infections On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms …   Check Your Symptoms Overview Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are infections spread by sexual contact. This includes genital …
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… Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Protecting Your Home On this page: Overview Related … Medicine, Medical Toxicology … Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Protecting Your Home …