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… Making It Easier to Wear a Mask to Help Prevent Infections On this page: Overview Overview Why is it … so it's important to know the facts. Facts about masks and infections Wearing a mask helps control the spread of infections. Wearing a mask, along with things like washing …
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… Non-Surgical Nail Removal for Fungal Nail Infections On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect … nail removal is a painless procedure for a fungal nail infection . This technique removes only the diseased and … After the diseased and dead tissue has been removed, the infection can treated. You might apply an antifungal cream …
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… Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs): Risks for Older Adults On this page: Overview Overview Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common in older women and men. Things … person may have a urinary catheter inserted, making bladder infections more likely. Problems with the bladder dropping …
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… STI Testing: Should I Get Tested for a Sexually Transmitted Infection? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this … STI Testing: Should I Get Tested for a Sexually Transmitted Infection? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your Feelings … test or some other test to screen for sexually transmitted infections. Don't have the test. This choice isn't for you …
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… HIV: Preventing Other Infections When You Have HIV On this page: Overview Related … A person who has HIV has difficulty fighting off other infections. You can help protect the person from infections. Avoid close contact with people who have …
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… Sexually Transmitted Infections: How a Male Genital Exam Is Done On this page: … Overview During this examination for sexually transmitted infections , the doctor: Looks for discharge from your … urethra and take a sample of fluid and cells to test for infections such as chlamydia or gonorrhea. Checks your …
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… has trouble fighting off disease. Both the virus and the infection it causes are called HIV. HIV Infection: Stages, … HIV and Fatigue HIV and Weight Loss HIV Screening HIV Viral Load HIV: Non-Progressors and HIV-Resistant People … Opportunistic Infections in HIV HIV medication Antiretroviral medicines for HIV HIV: Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) …
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… The lining of the eye is usually clear. If irritation or infection occurs, the lining gets red and swollen. Pink eye … fumes, or smoke (chemical conjunctivitis). Allergies. Viral and bacterial pink eye are contagious. They spread … with a person who has pink eye can spread the infection. Viral pink eye Viral pink eye is often caused by an …
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… Overview Most babies and older children have several mild infections of the respiratory system each year. Upper … (retractions). Respiratory problems may have many causes. Viral infections Viral infections cause most upper respiratory infections. …
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… Most adults and older children have several respiratory infections each year. Respiratory problems can be as minor … a deep breath. Respiratory problems may have many causes. Viral infections Viral infections are the most common cause of upper …