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… impaired immune systems are the most likely to have severe infections. What causes it? You can get salmonellosis by … and abdominal cramps. They develop 6 hours to 6 days after infection, and the illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days. Most … complication. Antibiotics are not usually needed unless the infection has spread. To prevent dehydration, drink plenty …
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… extraction. Other reasons for removing a tooth include infection or injury. Removing the tooth can help keep an infection from spreading to other parts of the mouth. And … tooth is so severe that no other treatment will cure the infection. It's also done when gum disease has damaged a …
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… breathing and high oxygen levels can damage a baby's lungs. Infections. Premature babies are more likely to get lung infections, often from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) . … spasms. Your baby may also get medicine to prevent RSV infection. An incubator to help control body temperature and …
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… as a blow to the elbow, causing bleeding or fluid buildup Infection caused by any of the following: An injury at the site of the bursa An infection in tissue near the bursa that spreads to the bursa A blood-borne infection. This is rare. What are the symptoms? Symptoms of …
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… contaminated by stool (feces) that has the virus in it. The infection usually goes away on its own and doesn't lead to … cases and do not need treatment. Although hepatitis A is an infection of the liver, the disease does not lead to … contaminated by stool (feces) that has the virus in it. The infection usually goes away on its own and doesn't lead to …
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… another health problem—usually cystic fibrosis —or a lung infection such as pneumonia or tuberculosis . Other causes … airways to stretch and can lead to swelling and repeated infections. Each time you get an infection, your airways are further damaged. It may become …
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… has trouble fighting off disease. The last stage of HIV infection is AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). But … has trouble fighting off disease. The last stage of HIV infection is AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). But …
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… means that you can injure your feet and not know it. Common infections from blisters, ingrown toenails, small cuts, or … notice swelling in your feet or legs or all over your body. Infections related to diabetes High blood sugar from … is the body's natural defence system that helps fight infections. People with high blood sugar from diabetes can …
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… amputation is recommended for: Gangrene with or without infection. Unbearable pain when at rest. Non-healing, … should be treated with the goal of getting rid of the infection yet preserving as much of the extremity as … amputation is recommended for: Gangrene with or without infection. Unbearable pain when at rest. Non-healing, …
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… disease that the tick may pass on during feeding, or a skin infection where the tick bit you. How to avoid tick bites … removed the entire tick, but watch for symptoms of a skin infection . If you have a rash, headache, joint pain, fever, … If you have any of these symptoms, or symptoms of a skin infection, call your doctor. What to avoid Do not try to: …
