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… affect adults, such as: Croup . Infection of the lower respiratory system (such as bronchiolitis or respiratory syncytial virus [RSV] ). Blockage of the airway by an inhaled object, …
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… Generalized rashes are over the whole body. Ones caused by viruses are more common in babies and young children than in … used to wash cloth diapers. Impetigo . This bacterial skin infection is caused by strep or staph bacteria. Heat rash … swelling (face, lips, tongue), itching, warmth, redness Respiratory (breathing) : coughing, wheezing, shortness of …
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… to find the exact cause of AFM. It may be linked to certain viruses. This includes the West Nile virus and ones that can … myelitis usually come on suddenly. Severe cases may cause respiratory failure, since the condition may affect muscles … to help protect yourself and your family from viruses and infections that may be linked to acute flaccid myelitis. Get …
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… pleuritis. What causes it? In young, healthy people, an infection of the lower respiratory system by a virus or bacteria may cause pleurisy. Pleurisy usually lasts …
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… What is bird flu? Bird flu is an infection caused by a certain kind of avian influenza virus. Although there are many kinds of bird flu, the most … ). Bird flu can quickly progress to pneumonia and acute respiratory distress syndrome , a serious lung problem that …
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… HIV Last updated March 1, 2024 HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks the immune system , the body's natural … has trouble fighting off disease. Both the virus and the infection it causes are called HIV. HIV Infection: Stages, …
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… known as monkeypox, is a disease caused by the mpox virus. It enters the body through broken skin (even if not visible) or the respiratory tract. It can also enter through the eyes, nose … to close contacts and those at the highest risk of infection. For information on the situation in B.C., please …
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… Influenza (flu) and the common cold are both types of upper respiratory infections (URIs) . Both are caused by viruses. But the flu is not the same as the common cold. Flu …
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… Overview Self-Care Getting Support Medicines Surgery Respiratory Therapy … the way that other children do. Breathing problems, lung infections, a cough that does not go away, and wheezing. … of the body's organs and systems. These include: Lungs and respiratory system. People with CF have thick and sticky …
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… fluid for several days. Problems with tattoos include: Infection at the tattoo site. If you think you have an … swelling (face, lips, tongue), itching, warmth, redness Respiratory (breathing) : coughing, wheezing, shortness of … Hepatitis B Hepatitis C HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) Infection Puncture Wounds Syphilis Tuberculosis (TB) …
