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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 …
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… Avoiding Infections in the Hospital On this page: Overview Overview Hospital infections can be very serious, especially if you're already … or problem put you in the hospital in the first place. An infection can add weeks to your hospital stay. So it's …
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… Preventing Tetanus Infections On this page: Overview … is it important? Tetanus is a disease caused by a bacterial infection . The tetanus bacteria get in a wound through a … is it important? Tetanus is a disease caused by a bacterial infection . The tetanus bacteria get in a wound through a …
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… Information and resources on respiratory conditions for health care professionals Last … resources designed for clients . Further reading Document Respiratory Conditions and Physical Activity (PDF) … Information and resources on respiratory conditions for health care professionals …
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… HIV Infection in Health Professionals On this page: Overview … risks of infection with the hepatitis B or hepatitis C virus. People who work in the health care industry should be … risks of infection with the hepatitis B or hepatitis C virus. People who work in the health care industry should be …
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… Sexually Transmitted Infections: Treatment On this page: Overview Related … They can go away with treatment. STIs caused by viruses, such as genital herpes and genital warts, can be … treatment won't make them go away. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which causes AIDS, is a sexually transmitted …
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… Sexually Transmitted Infection Screening On this page: Overview Related … For those who test positive or who are at high risk for reinfection, another screening in the third trimester may be … of transmitting gonorrhea and avoid complications of the infection. The PHAC recommends testing for pregnant women to …
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… Flu: Signs of Bacterial Infection On this page: Overview Overview A bacterial infection may develop following infection with viral influenza . Signs of a bacterial …
