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… HIV: Preventing Infections On this page: Overview … well. HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) Infection Current as of: October 31, 2022 … well. HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) Infection Current as of: October 31, 2022 …
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… Symptoms of Pelvic Infection On this page: Overview … Abnormal vaginal bleeding with fever may be caused by an infection in the pelvic organs . During your period, … the vagina into the uterus and fallopian tubes and cause an infection. This is more common during menstruation but can …
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… Yeast Skin Infection On this page: What is a yeast skin infection? A yeast infection is usually caused by a fungus called Candida …
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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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… 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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… Neutropenia: Preventing Infections On this page: … immune system . Neutrophils help protect your body from infection by killing bacteria. What causes it? Neutropenia … cause the body to make abnormal blood cells. Some types of infection. Low levels of vitamin B12 or folate . An enlarged …
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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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… Bacterial Infections of the Spine On this page: Overview Overview Bacterial infections of the spine are rare but can include infection of: The discs (discitis). The spinal cord (usually …