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Medications
… is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses. In children, it is used to treat cold sores around … is an antiviral drug. It stops the growth of certain viruses. However, it is not a cure for these infections. The … conditions related to a weakened immune system (such as HIV disease, bone marrow transplant, kidney transplant). Get …
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… by bacteria can go away with treatment. STIs caused by viruses can be treated to relieve symptoms, but treatment … have a condition such as diabetes, HIV, cancer, or heart disease, you may need to pay closer attention to certain … They can go away with treatment. STIs caused by viruses, such as genital herpes and genital warts, can be …
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… A post-vaccination test for immunity to the hepatitis B virus (HBV) is recommended only if you: Have an impaired … job. Are a sex partner of someone with chronic hepatitis B virus infection. Infants born to mothers who are infected … A post-vaccination test for immunity to the hepatitis B virus (HBV) is recommended only if you: Have an impaired …
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… Oseltamivir is used to treat symptoms caused by the flu virus (influenza). It helps make the symptoms (such as … for more details. This medication works by stopping the flu virus from growing. It is not a substitute for the flu … or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: kidney disease (including dialysis treatment) Before having …
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… reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI). It blocks the virus from growing and infecting more cells. Etravirine is … for HIV infection. To decrease your risk of spreading HIV disease to others, continue to take all HIV medications … to lessen the risk of HIV infection after contact with the virus (for example, due to a needle stick). Ask your doctor …
Medications
… for HIV infection. To decrease your risk of spreading HIV disease to others, continue to take all HIV medications … to lessen the risk of HIV infection after contact with the virus (for example, due to a needle stick). Ask your doctor … to do so by your doctor. Doing so may cause the amount of virus to increase, make the infection more difficult to …
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… HIV Testing: Should I Get Tested for Human Immunodeficiency Virus? and Hepatitis B and C: Should I Be Tested? Key points … has an STI when during birth, the newborn may have the disease. If your test shows that you have an STI, your sex … . Genital herpes . Genital warts or human papillomavirus (HPV) . Gonorrhea . Hepatitis B. Human …
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… Do not give your child acetaminophen if he or she has liver disease. Chickenpox (Varicella) … Problems, Age 11 and Younger Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection Teething Current as of: March … Problems, Age 11 and Younger Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection Teething Current as of: March …
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… baby immunized is the best way to protect them from serious disease. Yes No I know how the immune system works. Yes No I … system and how does it work? You may have heard about viruses and bacteria, often called germs. Some germs that … Experience for Your Child Child Immunization Series Rotavirus vaccine (Rotarix®) (#104a) Diphtheria, tetanus, …
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… weakened immune systems and pregnant women. Where does the disease come from? E. coli is present in the intestines and … generic E. coli contamination. Is there a treatment for the disease? If you have diarrhea and/or bloody diarrhea for …
