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… in a blood, lung or spinal fluid sample. Is there a treatment available? Yes. Treatment consists of 6 to 12 months of antifungal … consult your health care provider for early diagnosis and treatment. If you are a smoker, you can decrease your risk …
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… including complement, properdin, factor D or primary antibody deficiencies An islet cell or solid organ … health care provider is prepared to treat it. Emergency treatment includes administration of epinephrine … who get sick, up to 15 will die, even if they receive treatment. Permanent complications of infection include …
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… over. Chickenpox usually lasts about 10 days. What is the treatment? If you have been exposed to the chickenpox virus, your treatment will depend on your age, personal health, and … immune globulin or the varicella vaccine. What is the home treatment? In most cases, chickenpox is a mild illness. If …
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… than one week should see a health care provider. Is there a treatment? Pertussis is treated with antibiotics. If taken … health care provider for more information. What is the home treatment? After seeing a health care provider, the following home treatment tips may help you to be more comfortable while you …
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… after vaginal delivery or caesarean section. What is the treatment? If you have BV, but no symptoms, treatment is not usually necessary. The condition usually … you have symptoms, your health care provider may prescribe treatment, so the infection does not spread into the …
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… Follow basic food safety precautions and drinking water treatment to help prevent the spread of shigellosis. For … sexually transmitted infections (STIs) What is the treatment for shigellosis? Most people with shigellosis have … symptoms, you will generally recover without antibiotic treatment. If you do have severe symptoms, such as blood in …
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… liver cancer if you have chronic HBV infection. Is there treatment for hepatitis B? There is no treatment for acute hepatitis B. Chronic hepatitis B … to see how your liver is functioning and if you need treatment. What can I do to stay as healthy as possible if I …
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… drinks or cigarettes, or kissing others What is the home treatment? After seeing a health care provider, the following home treatment tips may help you to be more comfortable while you …
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… of WNV, contact your health care provider. What is the treatment for West Nile virus? Many of the symptoms and … of WNV can be treated, although there is no specific treatment, medication or cure for the infection. Most people …
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… drinks or cigarettes, or kissing others What is the home treatment? After seeing a health care provider, the following home treatment tips may help you to be more comfortable while you …
