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… is molluscum contagiosum? Molluscum contagiosum is a skin infection that causes small pearly or flesh-coloured bumps. … of the bump is often indented. The infection is caused by a virus. The virus is easily spread but is not harmful. This infection is …
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… by harmful germs, such as bacteria, parasites, and viruses. Harmful germs may get into food when it's prepared … Salmonellosis Foodborne Illness: Vibrio Vulnificus E. Coli Infection From Food or Water Foodborne Illness: Clostridium Perfringens Hepatitis A Foodborne Illness: Toxoplasmosis Botulism …
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… What is influenza (flu)? Influenza (flu) is a viral infection . People often use the term "flu" to describe any kind of mild illness, such as a cold or a stomach virus , that has symptoms like the flu. But the real flu is … What causes the flu? The flu is usually caused by influenza viruses A and B. There are different strains of the flu …
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… Rotavirus On this page: What is rotavirus? Rotavirus is a virus that infects the intestinal … tract. You can get rotavirus more than once, but the first infection is usually the worst. This infection causes …
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… treatment instead. Key points to remember Sinusitis is an infection or inflammation of the lining of the sinuses. Most … goes away on its own. Sinusitis is usually caused by a virus , so antibiotics won't help. Over-the-counter … sinus cavities . Most of the time, sinusitis is caused by a virus. But it can also be caused by bacteria. Most people …
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… causes them? Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV) . HSV usually enters the body through a break in … healed. But there is a small risk that you can spread the virus even if you don't have blisters. What are the … cold sores can be very painful. Some people have the virus but don't get cold sores. They have no symptoms. You …
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… become resistant to antibiotics, they can cause serious infections, especially in people who are ill or weak. These … through the air like the common cold or influenza (flu) virus unless you have VRE pneumonia and are coughing, which … through the air like the common cold or influenza (flu) virus unless you have VRE pneumonia and are coughing, which …
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… still spread HIV. Most non-progressors: Have lived with the infection for 10 to 15 years and remained healthy. Do not … become infected with HIV despite years of exposure to the virus. For example, they may have repeated, unprotected sex … people's immune systems may be better able to destroy the virus. Some strains of HIV may not be as harmful. Related …
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… Roseola (roseola infantum) is a mild illness caused by a virus . It is generally harmless and is most common in … age 4. What causes it? Roseola is caused by two common viruses. The viruses belong to the family of herpes viruses, but they do not cause the cold sores or genital infections that herpes simplex viruses can cause. They are …
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… Common problems that develop from body piercing include: Infection of the site. Infection of the lips or tongue may … isn't used, there's a chance of spreading diseases, such as hepatitis B , hepatitis C , or tetanus . Blood infections (sepsis) can …
