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… swell when you have a cold or sore throat. More serious infections may cause the glands to get bigger and become … form one or more lumps in the armpit that look like boils. Viral infections , such as: A viral infection of the skin ( molluscum contagiosum ) that …
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… become resistant to antibiotics, they can cause serious infections, especially in people who are ill or weak. MRSA … can help treat bacterial infections but they cannot cure viral infections. Always ask your doctor if antibiotics are … can help treat bacterial infections but they cannot cure viral infections. Always ask your doctor if antibiotics are …
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… young children than in adults. A rash may be caused by a viral illness if the child also has a cold, a cough, or … or is in a daycare setting with other children who have viral illnesses. Most rashes caused by viruses aren't … used to wash cloth diapers. Impetigo . This bacterial skin infection is caused by strep or staph bacteria. Heat rash …
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… liver damage. It may be related to using aspirin to treat viral infections. Reye syndrome can lead to brain damage, liver … It often happens in children who have recently had a viral illness such as chickenpox or influenza (flu) and who …
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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 family history of allergies. Wheezing when there is no viral infection. Recurrent asthma attacks associated with viral infections. Wheezing severe enough to require a …
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… pleuritis. What causes it? In young, healthy people, an infection of the lower respiratory system by a virus or … such as chest muscle strain and costochondritis . If a viral infection is causing your pleurisy, you may or may not have common viral symptoms, such as fever, headache, and muscle aches. …
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… HIV: Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) On this page: Overview Overview Antiretroviral therapy (ART) is the combination of several … "cocktail"—is currently the standard treatment for HIV infection. So far, this treatment offers the best chance of …
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… vestibular neuritis are not clear. It is likely caused by a viral infection somewhere in the body. For example, it may be … and past health. Your doctor may look for signs of a viral infection. If the cause of your vertigo is not clear, …
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… A fever is the body's normal and healthy reaction to infection and other illnesses, both minor and serious. … It's not unusual for a preschool-aged child to have 7 to 10 viral infections in a year. Each new viral infection may cause a fever. It may seem that a fever …
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… Basics What is strep throat? Strep throat is a bacterial infection in the throat and the tonsils. The throat and … your hands often when you are around people with colds or viral or bacterial illnesses. Do not share toothbrushes or … Fever over 38.3° C (101° F). Lower fevers may point to a viral infection and not strep. Swollen lymph nodes in the …