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… partner might have an STI, use a condom to protect against disease. They may cause irregular periods. You may have … partner might have an STI, use a condom to protect against disease. They may cause irregular periods. You may have …
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… What is West Nile virus? West Nile virus (WNV) is a disease usually spread between birds by mosquitoes. … on a case-by-case basis. For more information BC Centre for Disease Control: West Nile Virus (WNV)  www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/west-nile-virus-wnv Government of …
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… to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease (recent heart attack), recent stroke, or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease). It is also used with aspirin to treat …
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… This drug may rarely cause serious (possibly fatal) liver disease, blood or nerve problems. Tell your doctor right … or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: kidney disease liver disease (including liver problems caused by nitrofurantoin …
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… Medicine W. David Colby IV MSc, MD, FRCPC - Infectious Disease Current as of: October 31, 2022 Author: Healthwise … Medicine & W. David Colby IV MSc, MD, FRCPC - Infectious Disease This information does not replace the advice of a … Medicine W. David Colby IV MSc, MD, FRCPC - Infectious Disease Current as of: October 31, 2022 Author: Healthwise …
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… It is also used to treat and prevent inflammatory bowel diseases (such as ulcerative colitis). Cromolyn belongs to a … or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: kidney disease liver disease During pregnancy, this medication should be used …
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… treatment will cure the infection. It's also done when gum disease has damaged a tooth so badly that there is no other … spreading to other areas of your mouth. In the case of gum disease, removing a tooth prevents the disease from spreading and damaging nearby teeth and bones. …
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… sore will go away on its own within a few weeks, but the disease will progress. Secondary stage The secondary stage … After the rash goes away, and if you are not treated, the disease will progress to the latent, or hidden, stages. This … Gonorrhea (#08a) Urethritis (#08b) Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) (#08c) Genital herpes (#08d) Syphilis (#08e) …
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… What is hepatitis B virus infection? Hepatitis B is a disease of the liver caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). … hepatitis B show no symptoms and may not know they have the disease. How common is hepatitis B virus infection? There … for vaccines that protect against hepatitis A, pneumococcal disease and influenza. How can I prevent the spread of …
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… over the skin. If you have diabetes or peripheral arterial disease , talk with your doctor before you trim your own … cut themselves without realizing it. Peripheral arterial disease can cause toes to be very painful. Many hospitals … Neuropathy Nail Problems and Injuries Peripheral Arterial Disease Toe, Foot, and Ankle Injuries Current as of: …