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… Making It Easier to Wear a Mask to Help Prevent Infections On this page: Overview Overview Why is it … so it's important to know the facts. Facts about masks and infections Wearing a mask helps control the spread of infections. Wearing a mask, along with things like washing …
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… Non-Surgical Nail Removal for Fungal Nail Infections On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect … nail removal is a painless procedure for a fungal nail infection . This technique removes only the diseased and … After the diseased and dead tissue has been removed, the infection can treated. You might apply an antifungal cream …
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… Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs): Risks for Older Adults On this page: Overview Overview Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common in older women and men. Things … person may have a urinary catheter inserted, making bladder infections more likely. Problems with the bladder dropping …
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… HIV: Preventing Other Infections When You Have HIV On this page: Overview Related … special form of polio shot known as "Salk" or "inactivated virus" vaccine if you need a polio shot. Do not use the oral … are in the recommended age range, get the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. Contact the doctor of the person who …
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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 … urethra and take a sample of fluid and cells to test for infections such as chlamydia or gonorrhea. Checks your …
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… immunizations against: Measles, mumps and rubella Hepatitis B Diphtheria Tetanus Pertussis (whooping cough) … influenzae type b disease (Hib) Varicella (chicken pox) Rotavirus Pneumococcal and meningococcal diseases Human papilloma virus (for girls) Did you know? When babies have procedures …
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… by the incompatibility. Other tests in the panel show if an infection such as syphilis or hepatitis B is present. Another test can show if you are … to see if you are infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) . To learn more, see: Blood Type . Coombs …
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… glasses or by casual kissing. The risk of spreading the virus through "deep" kissing in which large amounts of … spread by vaccines made from blood products, such as the hepatitis B vaccine and various immunoglobulins approved for … HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) Infection Current as of: October 31, 2022 Author: …
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… positive for another sexually transmitted or blood-borne infection, such as syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, hepatitis B, or hepatitis C. Shared needles, syringes or … more information, see the topic HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) Infection . Health Screening: …
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… Overview Many people worry about getting a disease like hepatitis or HIV from an accidental needle stick. But it … the needle was used doesn't have hepatitis, HIV, or another infection that can be spread that way. When the person does … on: How much infected blood you are exposed to. How much virus is in the blood. Some people with viral infections …
