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… HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) Infection Current as of: October 31, 2022 Author: … HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) Infection Current as of: October 31, 2022 Author: …
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… tear duct to open normally. This is the most common cause. Infections. Abnormal growth of the nasal bone that puts … and swelling around the eye or nose. This can be caused by infection in the eye's drainage system, such as dacryocystitis . In severe cases, infection can spread to the eyelids. A severe infection can …
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… What is vaginitis? Vaginitis is infection or inflammation of the vagina . It can cause … most common types of vaginitis and their causes are: Yeast infection. A healthy vagina normally contains a small number … cause it. So can some health problems, like diabetes or HIV infection. Bacterial vaginosis. This happens when some of …
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… approach for children who have only a few throat infections a year. Your child may benefit from surgery if he … she is missing a lot of school because of repeated throat infections or has trouble sleeping because of enlarged … Tonsillectomy may reduce how often your child gets throat infections. But even without surgery, tonsillitis will …
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… Basics What is strep throat? Strep throat is a bacterial infection in the throat and the tonsils. The throat and … the disease, and they lower the risk of spreading the infection to other parts of your body. Antibiotics may help … strep throat. Avoid contact with anyone who has a strep infection. Wash your hands. Wash your hands often when you …
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… may develop with artificial nails, such as: Bacterial infection . You may dislodge an artificial nail from the nail bed by bumping it or catching it. Infection can develop in the gap that forms between the two … nail is reglued before a thorough cleaning. Fungal nail infection . This can occur when moisture collects under …
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… of labyrinthitis are not clear. It can happen after a viral infection or, more rarely, after an infection caused by bacteria. The trigger may be an upper respiratory infection, such as influenza (flu) or a cold. Less often, it …
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… What is thrush? Thrush is a common infection of the mouth and tongue caused by the yeast … uncontrolled, it invades surrounding tissues and becomes an infection. Babies get thrush because their immune systems … how to help prevent thrush in infants. Treat vaginal yeast infections, especially during the last 3 months of …
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… , liver cancer, or liver failure. Some people who get the infection have it for a short time (acute) and then get … people who have it go on to develop a long-term (chronic) infection. Many people don't know that they have the virus … C. They are also used to treat a long-term (chronic) infection. Treatment may also help prevent liver problems. …
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… What is bronchiolitis? Bronchiolitis is an infection of the bronchioles , the small air passages in the … that is rapid and laboured with wheezing. A severe infection in infants may cause a noticeably increased … problems (such as bronchiolitis caused by a viral infection), because they are often exposed to people who …
