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… Overview People who are infected with hepatitis B virus (HBV) or hepatitis C (HCV) virus may develop a chronic infection that can lead to … . … Overview People who are infected with hepatitis B virus (HBV) or hepatitis C (HCV) virus may develop a chronic …
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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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… right away if you have new or worsening symptoms of liver disease, such as nausea/vomiting that doesn't stop, loss of … and pibrentasvir work by reducing the amount of hepatitis C virus in your body, which helps your immune system fight the … known if this treatment can prevent you from passing the virus to others. Do not share needles, and practice "safer …
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… insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus Have inflammatory bowel disease What is traveller’s diarrhea? Traveller's diarrhea … stand for 30 minutes. This will be effective against most viruses and bacteria, but is generally not effective against … stores. Read the label to make sure it will treat bacteria, viruses, and parasites, and follow the instructions on the …
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… Finding Health Problems Early HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) Infection Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Safer Sex Sexually Transmitted Infections … Finding Health Problems Early HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) Infection Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Safer Sex …
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… the better we'll be able to slow the spread of the virus. The vaccine is extra important for people who are at … will also help protect others around you from getting the virus, including people who are more likely to get very sick or die from COVID-19. If you get the virus, you could spread it to friends, family, and other …
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… class of drugs known as integrase inhibitors. It blocks the virus from growing and infecting more cells. Cabotegravir is … for HIV infection. To decrease your risk of spreading HIV disease to others, continue to take all HIV medications … 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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… certain types of organisms that are causing infections or diseases. These include food-borne illness , inflammation of … Normal: No disease-causing bacteria, fungi, parasites, or viruses are present or grow in the culture. Abnormal: … Normal: No disease-causing bacteria, fungi, parasites, or viruses are present or grow in the culture. Abnormal: …
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… body fluid precautions are used to prevent transmission of diseases such as HIV or hepatitis . These precautions are … Hepatitis B Hepatitis C HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) Infection Current as of: October 31, 2022 … Hepatitis B Hepatitis C HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) Infection Current as of: October 31, 2022 …
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… Genital Warts (Human Papillomavirus) On this page: … causes them? Genital warts are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). Over 100 types of HPV have been found. Some … or skin-to-skin genital contact with someone who has the virus. The virus can be spread to or from the genitals, …