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… Children who have their tonsils removed for repeated throat infections may have fewer infections for a few years after surgery. But over time, … children who do not have surgery also have fewer throat infections. Adults who have their tonsils removed after …
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… can be a symptom of both kidney stones and urinary tract infections. So it can be hard to tell which one is causing … about your urinary system health: Urine Test Urinary Tract Infections in Teens and Adults Urinary Tract Infections in Children Stress Incontinence: Should I Have …
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… Overview Rheumatic fever is a bacterial infection that can cause problems with the heart's aortic … certain strains of streptococcal bacteria. A strep throat infection that isn't properly treated can trigger rheumatic … have rheumatic fever develop rheumatic heart disease. This infection causes swelling and muscle damage to the heart. It …
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… Basics What is prostatitis? Prostatitis is swelling or infection of the prostate . It's often painful. The prostate … your risk for prostatitis include: A recent urinary tract infection (UTI) . Insertion of a urinary catheter or having a cystoscopy . Sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Injury, such as from riding a bicycle or …
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… cause pneumonia in people who have AIDS. Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs. Pneumonia caused by pneumocystis can … Pneumocystis pneumonia, or PCP, is the most common serious infection in people with AIDS. PCP can be prevented with … get PCP, it can be treated. Antibiotics can get rid of the infection. You should have your blood tested regularly to …
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… What is ringworm? Ringworm is an infection caused by a fungus . It causes a rash that can … or moisture in the air (humidity) can make the itching and infection worse. As the infection becomes worse, the ring-shaped pattern and …
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… of 100 began wheezing by 3 years of age. footnote 2 Early infection with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) that causes a lower respiratory infection is a risk factor for wheezing. footnote 2 But other research shows that upper respiratory infections that do not progress to lower respiratory …
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… fluid from the mouth, nose, or eyes of someone who has the infection. A person who has the infection can spread these droplets by coughing, sneezing, … 14 to 21 days after you've been near someone who has the infection. Some people don't have symptoms. How is it …
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… It can even be deadly. But you can do a lot to prevent this infection. What causes it? You get malaria when a mosquito … who has the disease. What are the symptoms? Most malaria infections cause flu-like symptoms that may come and go in … or loss of consciousness. The most serious types of malaria infection can be deadly. The time from when you get infected …
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… cause serious health problems. Sometimes people get a skin infection from scratching. How are they diagnosed? To find … keep you from getting infected again and from spreading the infection to other people. You will probably need two doses, … are pregnant or breastfeeding. So to reduce their risk of infection, a doctor may recommend that all other household …
