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… A post-vaccination test for immunity to the hepatitis B virus (HBV) is recommended only if you: Have an impaired … immune system. This can be caused by many things, such as infection with HIV or the use of medicines to prevent organ … job. Are a sex partner of someone with chronic hepatitis B virus infection. Infants born to mothers who are infected …
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… Results are expressed as the number of copies of the virus per millilitre of blood. Each virus is called a "copy" because HIV reproduces by making … HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) Infection Current as of: March 27, 2023 Author: …
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… as possible to avoid catching colds, the flu, and other respiratory infections. Although these may be relatively minor illnesses … as possible to avoid catching colds, the flu, and other respiratory infections. Although these may be relatively …
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… What causes it? Hand-foot-and-mouth disease is caused by a virus called an enterovirus . The virus spreads easily through coughing and sneezing. It can …
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… Overview People who are infected with hepatitis B virus (HBV) or hepatitis C (HCV) virus may develop a chronic infection that can lead to cirrhosis . The damage that …
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… 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 have more of the virus in their blood than others do. Self-care Take the …
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… a painful skin rash . It's caused by the varicella zoster virus. Shingles usually appears in a band, a strip, or a … more than once. What causes it? Shingles occurs when the virus that causes chickenpox becomes active again in your … system due to another disease, such as diabetes or HIV infection. Experiencing stress or trauma. Having cancer or …
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… chest pain that occurs when you cough may be from an upper respiratory infection caused by a virus. Burning chest or rib pain, especially just before a …
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… to affect the nerves after you've had a viral or bacterial infection. Often it is after an infection of the lungs or … , which can cause a type of food poisoning. Cytomegalovirus (CMV) , which can cause fever, chills, sore throat, … swollen glands, body aches, and fatigue. Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) , which can cause mononucleosis (mono). Human …
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… common to be concerned about becoming infected with the virus. But hospitals and clinics have policies to prevent the spread of infections. For example, doctors and nurses are trained to … if not treated. They might become more dangerous than the virus. It's important to communicate with your care …
