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… Illness On this page: Overview Overview COVID-19 is a disease caused by a type of coronavirus. This illness was first found in 2019 and has since … including trouble breathing. COVID-19 can be deadly. Coronaviruses are a large group of viruses. Some types cause the …
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… What is roseola? Roseola is a common illness caused by a virus. It mainly affects children between 6 months and 2 years of age. The disease is usually mild. Many children get roseola and … is not known how long children with roseola can spread the disease to others. What is the home treatment for roseola? …
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… sex partners, infection with a sexually transmitted disease-STD, or use/abuse of drugs or alcohol. … to do so by your doctor. Doing so may cause the amount of virus to increase, make the infection more difficult to … as kidney/liver function, viral load, test for hepatitis B virus, T-cell counts, blood mineral levels, bone density) …
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… Uses This medication is used to prevent a certain serious virus infection, rabies, in people who have been exposed to this virus under certain conditions (such as a bite wound or … that you may get infections (such as Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease-CJD) from the medication. Consult your doctor or …
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… special form of polio shot known as "Salk" or "inactivated virus" vaccine if you need a polio shot. Do not use the oral … are in the recommended age range, get the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. Contact the doctor of the person who … and tanks. HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) Infection Current as of: October 31, 2022 …
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… Enterovirus D68 (EV-D68) On this page: What is an enterovirus D68 infection? Enterovirus D68 is an infection in the lungs and breathing …
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… organism that can cause pneumonia or if you have a specific virus, such as influenza (flu) or respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) . Doctors can use blood cultures to test for … organism that can cause pneumonia or if you have a specific virus, such as influenza (flu) or respiratory syncytial …
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… conditions Last updated October 1, 2023 Chronic Kidney Disease happens when there is kidney damage, or decreased … high blood pressure are the main causes of chronic kidney disease in Canada. About 15% of adults in Canada and the USA have chronic kidney disease. Chronic kidney disease may progress to end-stage …
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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 … These drugs 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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… right away if you have new or worsening symptoms of liver disease, such as nausea/vomiting that doesn't stop, loss of … These drugs 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 …
