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… swell when you have a cold or sore throat. More serious infections may cause the glands to get bigger and become … develops in the late stage of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) infection. This virus attacks the immune system. It makes it hard for the …
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… Home treatment often relieves symptoms and helps prevent infection. Most non-poisonous snakebites can be treated at … swelling (face, lips, tongue), itching, warmth, redness Respiratory (breathing) : coughing, wheezing, shortness of … swelling (face, lips, tongue), itching, warmth, redness Respiratory (breathing) : coughing, wheezing, shortness of …
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… What is hepatitis B? Hepatitis B is a virus that infects the liver. Most people who get it have it … get better. This is called acute hepatitis B. Sometimes the virus causes a long-term infection, called chronic hepatitis B. Over time, it can …
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… hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver caused by an infection with a virus. What causes it? Most cases of viral hepatitis are caused by hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E viruses. Less common causes of hepatitis are cytomegalovirus …
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… A blood blister may form if tiny blood vessels are damaged. Infection can cause either a single blister or clusters of blisters. Infections caused by viruses include: Chickenpox (varicella). This starts as red … outer edge of the mouth are caused by the herpes simplex virus. A genital herpes infection may cause cold sore-type …
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… Hepatitis Last updated July 1, 2022 Hepatitis is a virus that attacks the liver. There are different viruses that cause hepatitis and how it is transmitted vary … between types of the illness. The severity and length of infection depends on the type of hepatitis. In some cases, …
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… Overview HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks the immune system. This is the body's … has trouble fighting off disease. The last stage of HIV infection is AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). But …
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… if you touch, bump, or fall on coral. You may get a skin infection if small pieces of coral, other debris, and … swelling (face, lips, tongue), itching, warmth, redness Respiratory (breathing) : coughing, wheezing, shortness of … swelling (face, lips, tongue), itching, warmth, redness Respiratory (breathing) : coughing, wheezing, shortness of …
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… What is smallpox? Smallpox is a contagious infection caused by the variola virus. Smallpox can be deadly, so if an outbreak happens, it … smallpox immunization ended in Canada in 1972. Smallpox virus is known to exist in labs at the Centers for Disease …
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… D On this page: Overview Overview Infection with the hepatitis D virus (HDV), or delta agent, occurs only in people who are already infected with the hepatitis B virus (HBV). HDV infection may make HBV infection more …
