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… Flu, COVID-19, and whooping cough (pertussis) are dangerous diseases for newborns and young infants. The flu and … on schedule. Having your child vaccinated against diseases does not increase your risk for becoming infected … measles, or chickenpox: If you are not immune to these diseases, your doctor will recommend that you wait until …
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… guidelines for management of extracranial cerebrovascular disease. Journal of Vascular Surgery , published online June … document for management of extracranial cerebrovascular disease. Journal of Vascular Surgery , published online June … guidelines for management of extracranial cerebrovascular disease. Journal of Vascular Surgery , published online June …
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… be rejoined. footnote 3 Surgery is not a cure for Crohn's disease. When surgery for Crohn's is needed, as little of … is removed to keep the intestines working normally. The disease tends to return to other areas of the intestines … ON: BC Decker. Davis BR, Matthews JB (2006). Diverticular disease of the colon. In M Wolfe et al., eds., Therapy of …
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… to catch the infection. Learn more Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Preterm Labour When to Call Bacterial vaginosis can … serious complications of STIs such as pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) . To prevent the spread of a possible … Information Abnormal Pap Test Pap Test Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Preterm Labour Sexually Transmitted Infections …
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… stones are made of salts and minerals in the urine that stick together to form small "pebbles." They are usually … condition, such as gout . They may also be an inherited disease. How are they diagnosed? Kidney stones may be … the salts, minerals, and other substances in the urine can stick together and form a stone. Most kidney stones form when …
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… have a condition such as diabetes, HIV, cancer, or heart disease, you may need to pay closer attention to certain … off infection and illness. Some examples in adults are: Diseases such as diabetes, cancer, heart disease, and HIV/AIDS. Long-term alcohol and drug problems. …
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… cases are caused by gallstones or heavy alcohol use . The disease can also be caused by an injury, an infection, or … cases. In some cases doctors don't know what caused the disease. What are the symptoms? The main symptom of … And smoking cigarettes seems to increase the risk for this disease. In about 1 out of 4 cases, doctors aren't sure what …
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… a strong immune system, the body has trouble fighting off disease. Both the virus and the infection it causes are … who are at risk for HIV because of an accidental needle stick or other exposure to body fluids may need medicine to … who are at risk for HIV because of an accidental needle stick or other exposure to body fluids may need medicine to …
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… and services. Topics include seasonal information, disease outbreaks and health programs. You will also find …
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… with human immunodeficiency virus. Clinical Infectious Diseases , 36(Suppl 2): S52–S62. Current as of: … with human immunodeficiency virus. Clinical Infectious Diseases , 36(Suppl 2): S52–S62. This information does not … with human immunodeficiency virus. Clinical Infectious Diseases , 36(Suppl 2): S52–S62. Current as of: …