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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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… 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: …
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… topics such as: Sore Throat and Other Throat Problems . Ear Infections . Sinusitis . Mononucleosis Tests . Sleep Apnea: … Fracture) Cochlear Implants Colds Complications of Ear Infections Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) … the Nose Dry Coughs Ear Canal Problems (Swimmer's Ear) Ear Infections Ear Problems and Injuries, Age 11 and Younger Ear …
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… Condoms can protect you against sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and they can be used to prevent pregnancy … use. How well do they work to prevent sexually transmitted infections (STIs)? The female condom provides some … Birth Control Sexually Transmitted Infections Citations Trussell J, Guthrie KA …
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… the wall of the stomach or a section of intestine. An infection in the appendix erodes through the wall of the appendix. An infection of an abnormal pouch or sac in the intestine … hollow space of the abdomen (abdominal cavity) and cause an infection (peritonitis). Emergency surgery is needed when a …
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… immune system. This can be caused by many things, such as infection with HIV or the use of medicines to prevent organ … Are a sex partner of someone with chronic hepatitis B virus infection. Infants born to mothers who are infected with HBV … immune system. This can be caused by many things, such as infection with HIV or the use of medicines to prevent organ …
