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… Opportunistic Infections in HIV On this page: Overview Overview Opportunistic infections and diseases occur in people whose immune systems … weakened by a disease such as HIV infection. Opportunistic infections that are common in people who have AIDS include …
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… Bacterial Infections of the Spine On this page: Overview Overview Bacterial infections of the spine are rare but can include infection … . Learn how we develop our content . … Overview Bacterial infections of the spine are rare but can include infection …
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… Sexually Transmitted Infections On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms …   Check Your Symptoms Overview Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are infections spread by sexual contact. This includes genital …
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… Avoiding Infections in the Hospital On this page: Overview Overview Hospital infections can be very serious, especially if you're already … . Learn how we develop our content . … Overview Hospital infections can be very serious, especially if you're already …
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… Tests for Lung Infections On this page: Overview Overview Other tests for lung infections, such as pneumonia and acute bronchitis , may … we develop our content . … Overview Other tests for lung infections, such as pneumonia and acute bronchitis , may …
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… Preventing Tetanus Infections On this page: Overview … Adaptation Reviewed By: HealthLink BC … Preventing Tetanus Infections
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… of 5 mL (1 tsp) of salt dissolved in 1 L (4 cups) warm water. After soaking, apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly, … of 5 mL (1 tsp) of salt dissolved in 1 L (4 cups) warm water. After soaking, apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly, …
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… to light ( photophobia ). Yellow, green, bloody, or watery discharge from the eye. Increasing redness of the eye … cause. Blurred or decreased vision. Your eyes may often water or tear. You may notice a small amount of white or … home treatment is usually all that is needed. More serious infections affect the entire eye area (periorbital …
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… vaginal discharge. Bleeding between periods. Fever. Pelvic infections are usually caused by bacteria. It is important to treat pelvic infections right away to: Prevent scarring of the fallopian … more than one sex partner, are more likely to have pelvic infections. And the risk for infection is increased if you: …