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… Group B Streptococcal Infections in Newborns On this page: … In addition to antibiotics, supportive care including fluids and ventilation will be given if needed. In some … In addition to antibiotics, supportive care including fluids and ventilation will be given if needed. In some …
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… Urinary Tract Infections in Children On this page: Cause … care. Home care includes helping your child drink extra fluids when you notice symptoms and urging your child to … care. Home care includes helping your child drink extra fluids as soon as you notice symptoms. And it includes …
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… Sexually Transmitted Infection Screening On this page: Overview Related … For those who test positive or who are at high risk for reinfection, another screening in the third trimester may be … of transmitting gonorrhea and avoid complications of the infection. The PHAC recommends testing for pregnant women to …
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… Flu: Signs of Bacterial Infection On this page: Overview Overview A bacterial infection may develop following infection with viral influenza . Signs of a bacterial …
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… Contact Lens Problems: Infection On this page: Overview … Overview Keratitis refers to an inflammation of the cornea. Infection of the cornea is called infectious keratitis. It … You'll need antibiotic eyedrops to help treat the infection. Symptoms of bacterial keratitis may include: Pain …
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… Chickenpox: Preventing Skin Infections On this page: Overview … Overview Scratching chickenpox blisters can lead to skin infections, not to mention scarring. In rare cases, infected … shock syndrome . Here are some tips to help prevent skin infections. Clean and closely trim your child's fingernails. …
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… HIV: Tips for Caregivers to Avoid Infection On this page: Overview … Overview HIV is present in the blood, semen, and vaginal fluids of a person who is infected with HIV and is usually … sexual contact. Other forms of birth control do not protect against HIV. Using a needle or syringe that has previously …
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… Recurrent Vaginal Yeast Infections On this page: Overview Overview What are recurrent vaginal yeast infections? For your vaginal yeast infections to be thought of as recurrent, you must have …
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… Complicated Urinary Tract Infections On this page: Overview … determine whether you have a complicated urinary tract infection . You have symptoms , such as: A high temperature, … impaired immune system . Urinary Tract Infections in Teenagers and Adults Current as of: …
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… Sexually Transmitted Infections: Treatment On this page: Overview Related … for yourself. And it can reduce the risk of spreading the infection to others. Sexually Transmitted Infections Current as of: August 2, 2022 Author: …